- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Argentina
- Essen
- Córdoba
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Essen (Germany) and Córdoba (Argentina)
| Food | 121% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 121% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €8.50 (ARS $89) | ARS $37 | 138% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.30 (ARS $66) | ARS $36 | 81% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.20 (ARS $33) | ARS $19.08 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (ARS $7.73) | ARS $6.39 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (ARS $19.33) | ARS $10.93 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3 (ARS $31) | ARS $8.67 | 262% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (ARS $35) | ARS $19.73 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (ARS $19.86) | ARS $8.23 | 141% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (ARS $23) | ARS $7.79 | 190% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.66 (ARS $6.88) | ARS $6.10 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (ARS $84) | ARS $30 | 174% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (ARS $16.39) | ARS $11.58 | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (ARS $18.29) | ARS $5 | 266% |
| Housing | 174% | ||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 174% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €716 (ARS $7,483) | ARS $2,513 | 198% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (ARS $1,421) | ARS $383 | 271% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €34 (ARS $353) | ARS $181 | 95% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €640 (ARS $6,689) | ARS $5,520 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €100 (ARS $1,045) | ARS $1,050 | 0% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2 (ARS $21) | ARS $31 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $105) | ARS $23 | 356% |
| Clothes | 114% | ||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 114% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €81 (ARS $844) | ARS $501 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €63 (ARS $653) | ARS $250 | 161% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €73 (ARS $763) | ARS $513 | 49% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €87 (ARS $906) | ARS $458 | 98% |
| Transportation | 161% | ||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 161% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,838 (ARS $238,672) | ARS $122,000 | 96% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (ARS $15.48) | ARS $6.79 | 128% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €59 (ARS $621) | ARS $193 | 223% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €31 (ARS $326) | ARS $42 | 673% |
| Personal Care | 56% | ||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9 (ARS $94) | ARS $51 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.75 (ARS $29) | ARS $28 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.47 (ARS $15.36) | ARS $13.60 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3 (ARS $31) | ARS $21 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1 (ARS $10.45) | ARS $12.50 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (ARS $12.19) | ARS $10.58 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (ARS $146) | ARS $40 | 266% |
| Entertainment | 94% | ||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (ARS $222) | ARS $95 | 134% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (ARS $213) | ARS $67 | 218% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (ARS $1,150) | ARS $276 | 317% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €57 (ARS $592) | ARS $204 | 191% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.17 (ARS $75) | ARS $34 | 117% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (ARS $26) | ARS $15.08 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.50 (ARS $26) | ARS $22 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €180 (ARS $1,881) | ARS $1,269 | 48% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (ARS $0.80) | ARS $1.73 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €34 (ARS $359) | ARS $140 | 156% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (ARS $52) | ARS $9.31 | 461% |
| TOTAL | 134% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,872 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 134% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $43,835
(€4,194)
in Essen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $18,750
in Córdoba.