- Cost of Living
- United States
- Argentina
- Indianapolis
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Indianapolis (United States) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.71 (ARS $87) | ARS $50 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.07 (ARS $49) | ARS $41 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.39 (ARS $36) | ARS $21 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (ARS $18.80) | ARS $5.91 | 218% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (ARS $16.02) | ARS $11.90 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (ARS $28) | ARS $10.38 | 171% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.57 (ARS $45) | ARS $29 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (ARS $26) | ARS $10.57 | 144% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.64 (ARS $30) | ARS $10.24 | 189% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (ARS $14.52) | ARS $6.98 | 108% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.99 (ARS $122) | ARS $38 | 223% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (ARS $15.59) | ARS $12.11 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (ARS $14.03) | ARS $6.91 | 103% |
| Housing | 119% | ||
| Housing in Indianapolis (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,150 (ARS $9,349) | ARS $4,758 | 96% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (ARS $1,638) | ARS $488 | 236% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $47 (ARS $378) | ARS $173 | 119% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $614 (ARS $4,993) | ARS $5,618 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $176 (ARS $1,428) | ARS $974 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.16 (ARS $66) | ARS $39 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18.16 (ARS $148) | ARS $25 | 482% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Indianapolis (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $41 (ARS $337) | ARS $532 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 (ARS $296) | ARS $353 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $63 (ARS $510) | ARS $552 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $59 (ARS $476) | ARS $498 | 4% |
| Transportation | 124% | ||
| Transportation in Indianapolis (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,670 (ARS $176,172) | ARS $129,846 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (ARS $7.82) | ARS $6.49 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $52 (ARS $420) | ARS $97 | 334% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 (ARS $164) | ARS $40 | 316% |
| Personal Care | 70% | ||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.75 (ARS $63) | ARS $35 | 79% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.21 (ARS $50) | ARS $30 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (ARS $28) | ARS $13.82 | 103% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.87 (ARS $31) | ARS $24 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (ARS $22) | ARS $16.92 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.85 (ARS $23) | ARS $12.59 | 84% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15.14 (ARS $123) | ARS $55 | 123% |
| Entertainment | 60% | ||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (ARS $267) | ARS $155 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.20 (ARS $156) | ARS $74 | 111% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (ARS $1,196) | ARS $435 | 175% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $79 (ARS $639) | ARS $309 | 107% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.79 (ARS $63) | ARS $39 | 64% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (ARS $34) | ARS $17.71 | 91% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.33 (ARS $35) | ARS $24 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (ARS $1,159) | ARS $1,147 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (ARS $1.95) | ARS $2.01 | 3% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $46 (ARS $376) | ARS $261 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.40 (ARS $44) | ARS $9.45 | 364% |
| TOTAL | 89% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,287 prices entered by 1,294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $29,558
($3,636)
in Indianapolis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.