Cost of living comparison between New York City (United States) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 158% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $14.33 (ARS $117) | ARS $50 | 131% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7.56 (ARS $61) | ARS $41 | 49% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $5.40 (ARS $44) | ARS $21 | 112% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (ARS $23) | ARS $5.91 | 282% |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (ARS $28) | ARS $11.90 | 138% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (ARS $40) | ARS $10.38 | 285% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.55 (ARS $53) | ARS $29 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (ARS $36) | ARS $10.57 | 243% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $5.10 (ARS $41) | ARS $10.24 | 305% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (ARS $22) | ARS $6.98 | 209% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16.85 (ARS $137) | ARS $38 | 263% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (ARS $18.90) | ARS $12.11 | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (ARS $24) | ARS $6.91 | 246% |
| Housing | 426% | ||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 426% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $3,651 (ARS $29,680) | ARS $4,758 | 524% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (ARS $1,306) | ARS $488 | 168% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $53 (ARS $434) | ARS $173 | 150% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $779 (ARS $6,329) | ARS $5,618 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $161 (ARS $1,310) | ARS $974 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12.25 (ARS $100) | ARS $39 | 157% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (ARS $178) | ARS $25 | 604% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $59 (ARS $482) | ARS $532 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $40 (ARS $325) | ARS $353 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $92 (ARS $747) | ARS $552 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $118 (ARS $962) | ARS $498 | 93% |
| Transportation | 287% | ||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 287% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,674 (ARS $224,985) | ARS $129,846 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (ARS $8.58) | ARS $6.49 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $107 (ARS $869) | ARS $97 | 799% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $16.62 (ARS $135) | ARS $40 | 242% |
| Personal Care | 175% | ||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $13.24 (ARS $108) | ARS $35 | 207% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8.07 (ARS $66) | ARS $30 | 118% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (ARS $40) | ARS $13.82 | 190% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.78 (ARS $47) | ARS $24 | 99% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (ARS $35) | ARS $16.92 | 106% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.28 (ARS $35) | ARS $12.59 | 176% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (ARS $244) | ARS $55 | 343% |
| Entertainment | 153% | ||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (ARS $418) | ARS $155 | 170% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (ARS $214) | ARS $74 | 189% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $296 (ARS $2,403) | ARS $435 | 453% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $115 (ARS $932) | ARS $309 | 202% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13.97 (ARS $114) | ARS $39 | 195% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (ARS $36) | ARS $17.71 | 105% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $6.23 (ARS $51) | ARS $24 | 108% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $157 (ARS $1,280) | ARS $1,147 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (ARS $2.75) | ARS $2.01 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $99 (ARS $803) | ARS $261 | 208% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $12.45 (ARS $101) | ARS $9.45 | 971% |
| TOTAL | 244% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,487 prices entered by 2,041 different people.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 244% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $43,041
($5,294)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $12,500
in Buenos Aires.