Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $625 (50TL) | 39TL | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $443 (35TL) | 27TL | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (12TL) | 13TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (5.28TL) | 5.55TL | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $142 (11TL) | 13TL | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 (7TL) | 5.54TL | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $269 (21TL) | 23TL | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (8TL) | 5.71TL | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (3.85TL) | 3.16TL | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (6TL) | 13TL | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (22TL) | 79TL | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (11TL) | 6TL | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (3.07TL) | 2.38TL | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,431 (2,894TL) | 3,728TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,169 (1,840TL) | 2,217TL | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,437 (352TL) | 571TL | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,419 (1,940TL) | 2,634TL | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,127 (1,281TL) | 1,476TL | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,456 (274TL) | 438TL | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,431 (114TL) | 72TL | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,012 (2,781TL) | 2,399TL | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,449 (1,148TL) | 711TL | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (28TL) | 34TL | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $259 (21TL) | 28TL | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,808 (302TL) | 237TL | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,349 (187TL) | 191TL | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,703 (532TL) | 458TL | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,569 (442TL) | 312TL | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,001,430 (158,972TL) | 229,123TL | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (5.41TL) | 7TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,539 (122TL) | 224TL | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $282 (22TL) | 20TL | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $620 (49TL) | 25TL | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,156 (92TL) | 217TL | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $255 (20TL) | 27TL | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (13TL) | 21TL | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (17TL) | 20TL | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (9TL) | 10TL | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (10TL) | 19TL | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $496 (39TL) | 39TL | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (103TL) | 116TL | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (53TL) | 46TL | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,197 (174TL) | 181TL | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,204 (175TL) | 313TL | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $400 (32TL) | 56TL | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $165 (13TL) | 16TL | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $152 (12TL) | 24TL | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,026 (5,165TL) | 3,912TL | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (1.40TL) | 0.78TL | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,928 (153TL) | 182TL | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (14TL) | 18TL | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Turkey
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