Cost of living in Argentina compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,348 (€15) | €20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,564 (€11) | €12 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,789 (€3.58) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,539 (€1.46) | €1.36 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,368 (€3.19) | €4.97 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,919 (€2.76) | €3.60 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,692 (€5.39) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,701 (€2.56) | €2.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,497 (€1.42) | €2.17 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,034 (€1.92) | €2.19 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,936 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,946 (€2.79) | €2.61 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,004 (€0.95) | €1.45 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $810,293 (€767) | €1,628 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $473,570 (€448) | €1,357 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,077 (€102) | €185 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $509,006 (€482) | €895 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $328,015 (€310) | €729 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $92,874 (€88) | €124 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,490 (€22) | €26 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $504,664 (€477) | €317 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,822 (€261) | €160 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,547 (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,354 (€4.12) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 48% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $131,054 (€124) | €96 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,613 (€80) | €47 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,965 (€141) | €104 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (€145) | €117 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (€30,200) | €27,824 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,065 (€1.01) | €1.82 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,905 (€42) | €69 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (€13) | €3.03 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $28,943 (€27) | €7 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,259 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,639 (€5.34) | €5.51 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,995 (€2.83) | €4.25 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (€5.06) | €4.29 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,557 (€3.37) | €2.66 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,204 (€3.98) | €2.82 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,043 (€9) | €24 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in France | ||||
| Argentina | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,622 (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $32,328 (€31) | €104 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,554 (€50) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,567 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,384 (€4.15) | €4.59 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,133 (€4.86) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,143) | €657 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.52) | €0.27 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,812 (€27) | €31 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,821 (€4.56) | €12 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,099 prices entered by 832 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in France
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