Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 82% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,458 (351TL) | 107TL | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,711 (173TL) | 94TL | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $602 (61TL) | 42TL | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 (23TL) | 21TL | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (44TL) | 36TL | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $376 (38TL) | 20TL | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $789 (80TL) | 71TL | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 (48TL) | 16TL | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 (25TL) | 12TL | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $288 (29TL) | 36TL | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,230 (125TL) | 178TL | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $422 (43TL) | 22TL | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $151 (15TL) | 9TL | + 75% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,999 (14,598TL) | 18,838TL | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,449 (7,953TL) | 11,860TL | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,392 (952TL) | 1,449TL | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $97,570 (9,891TL) | 11,728TL | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,774 (4,944TL) | 7,153TL | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,693 (881TL) | 2,535TL | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,008 (305TL) | 172TL | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,263 (8,644TL) | 5,802TL | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (4,189TL) | 2,021TL | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,191 (121TL) | 121TL | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $709 (72TL) | 127TL | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 90% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,063 (1,730TL) | 914TL | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,990 (1,216TL) | 631TL | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,699 (3,011TL) | 1,703TL | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,428 (2,578TL) | 1,281TL | + 101% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (503,048TL) | 796,239TL | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $180 (18TL) | 21TL | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,472 (352TL) | 614TL | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 60% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,260 (128TL) | 33TL | + 282% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,033 (206TL) | 55TL | + 273% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,975 (302TL) | 518TL | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (92TL) | 52TL | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $508 (51TL) | 49TL | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $680 (69TL) | 36TL | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $456 (46TL) | 28TL | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (42TL) | 30TL | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,755 (178TL) | 90TL | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 73% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,437 (450TL) | 293TL | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,879 (190TL) | 159TL | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,667 (574TL) | 473TL | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (676TL) | 552TL | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (137TL) | 136TL | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $829 (84TL) | 40TL | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (62TL) | 58TL | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (19,557TL) | 10,225TL | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (5.37TL) | 1.43TL | + 277% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,133 (723TL) | 539TL | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (47TL) | 34TL | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Turkey
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