Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Argentina is 2.89 times less expensive as compared to Botswana.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Argentina and Botswana. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Argentina and Botswana.
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Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 75,000 ARS (210 USD) | 5,500 BWP (390.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) | 8,000 BWP (568 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) | 12,000 BWP (852 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 50,000 ARS (140 USD) | 3,500 BWP (248.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 ARS (196 USD) | 6,000 BWP (426 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) | 9,000 BWP (639 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 6.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 1.2 to 2.25 % | 0.15 to 0.45 % |
The average housing cost in Argentina is 2.00 times less expensive than Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 15,000 BWP (1,065 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 93.61% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Argentina costs 19.02 times less compared to Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 650 BWP (46.15 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 80.94% less in Argentina compared to Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 250 ARS (0.70 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 50 ARS (0.14 USD) | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) | 12 BWP (0.85 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 55 BWP (3.90 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
In Argentina, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.54 times less expensive than the cost in Botswana.
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 39.41% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Apples (1 KG) | 250 ARS (0.70 USD) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 25 BWP (1.77 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 180 ARS (0.50 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) | 18 BWP (1.28 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 120 ARS (0.34 USD) | 22 BWP (1.56 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) | 14 BWP (0.99 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 220 ARS (0.62 USD) | 35 BWP (2.48 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 3.13 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Soft Drink | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) |
Pizza for One | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) | 90 BWP (6.39 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) | 40 BWP (2.84 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 57.25% less in Argentina compared to Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 400 ARS (1.12 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 120 BWP (8.52 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 5.92 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) | 5 BWP (0.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 60 ARS (0.17 USD) | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) | 5 BWP (0.35 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 50 ARS (0.14 USD) | 2 BWP (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 1.43 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 2,000,000 ARS (5,600 USD) | 300,000 BWP (21,300 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 700 BWP (49.70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 12 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 567 ARS (1.59 USD) | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 300 ARS 0.84 USD | 10 BWP 0.71 USD |
You would have to pay 3.80 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Argentina compared to that of Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Doctor Visit | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 6.00 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 4.28 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Women's Dress | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Summer Dress | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Men's Suit | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) | 1,200 BWP (85.20 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 8,000 ARS (22.40 USD) | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 7,000 ARS (19.60 USD) | 700 BWP (49.70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 6,000 ARS (16.80 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
Socks For Men | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Socks For Women | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 2.18 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Children's Jeans | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 12,000 ARS (33.60 USD) | 900 BWP (63.90 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 5,000 BWP (355 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 3.22 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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PreSchool Fees | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 1,200 BWP (85.20 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 25,000 ARS (70 USD) | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 30,000 ARS (84 USD) | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) |
Private School Fees | 50,000 ARS (140 USD) | 3,000 BWP (213 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) | 5,000 BWP (355 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 ARS (560 USD) | 10,000 BWP (710 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 1.45 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Gym Membership | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) |
Bowling | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) |
Mini Golf | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) | 40 BWP (2.84 USD) |
Video Games | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
Streaming Services | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 1.73 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Language Classes | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Art Classes | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 120 BWP (8.52 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) |
Music Lessons | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) |
Educational Software | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, instead of Botswana, you would have to pay 4.77 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 200,000 ARS (560 USD) | 8,000 BWP (568 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) | 6,500 BWP (461.50 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 2,333.33 ARS per hour (6.53 USD) | 33.33 BWP per hour (2.37 USD) |
Average Bonus | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 27 % | 0 to 14 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 11 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 12 | 45 |
Median Household Income | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) | 7,000 BWP (497 USD) |
If you lived in Argentina, you would earn 1.12 times less salary as compared to Botswana.
Indicators | Argentina | Botswana |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) | 600 BWP (42.60 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 3,500 ARS (9.80 USD) | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.03 times less in Argentina, as compared to Botswana.
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