Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $479 (48TL) | 38TL | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $346 (35TL) | 25TL | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $129 (13TL) | 13TL | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $59 (5.92TL) | 4.92TL | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $112 (11TL) | 12TL | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $66 (7TL) | 5.01TL | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $248 (25TL) | 22TL | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $75 (8TL) | 5.12TL | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $39 (3.92TL) | 3.56TL | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (7TL) | 12TL | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $243 (24TL) | 72TL | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $124 (12TL) | 5.52TL | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (3.55TL) | 2.23TL | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,745 (3,086TL) | 3,414TL | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,192 (2,027TL) | 2,105TL | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,916 (393TL) | 505TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,101 (2,118TL) | 2,271TL | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,496 (1,455TL) | 1,420TL | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,086 (310TL) | 438TL | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,282 (129TL) | 68TL | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,667 (2,677TL) | 2,455TL | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,332 (1,037TL) | 593TL | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $326 (33TL) | 33TL | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $217 (22TL) | 26TL | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,143 (315TL) | 254TL | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,039 (205TL) | 175TL | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,948 (497TL) | 408TL | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,477 (449TL) | 312TL | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,472,310 (147,777TL) | 185,959TL | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $58 (5.81TL) | 7TL | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,383 (139TL) | 189TL | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256 (26TL) | 18TL | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $547 (55TL) | 25TL | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $987 (99TL) | 219TL | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $238 (24TL) | 22TL | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $142 (14TL) | 19TL | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $196 (20TL) | 18TL | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $102 (10TL) | 9TL | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (11TL) | 17TL | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $414 (42TL) | 36TL | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,090 (109TL) | 100TL | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $587 (59TL) | 47TL | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,927 (193TL) | 171TL | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,790 (180TL) | 257TL | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $352 (35TL) | 50TL | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $139 (14TL) | 15TL | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $131 (13TL) | 22TL | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $51,071 (5,126TL) | 3,042TL | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 (1.53TL) | 0.71TL | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,776 (178TL) | 182TL | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $137 (14TL) | 18TL | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,942 prices entered by 2,090 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey
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