- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United States
- Buenos Aires
- St. Louis
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Buenos Aires (Argentina) and St. Louis (United States)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $50 ($6.19) | $11.40 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $41 ($5.06) | $5.95 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $21 ($2.53) | $4.13 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.92 ($0.73) | $2.73 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11.70 ($1.44) | $2.88 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $10.34 ($1.27) | $4.06 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $29 ($3.55) | $4.43 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $10.45 ($1.29) | $3.64 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10.19 ($1.26) | $3.71 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.02 ($0.87) | $1.63 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $38 ($4.68) | $13 | 64% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12.04 ($1.48) | $1.43 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $6.60 ($0.81) | $1.86 | 56% |
| Housing | 45% | ||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $4,696 ($579) | $969 | 40% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $481 ($59) | $150 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $171 ($21) | $34 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,618 ($692) | $537 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $975 ($120) | $140 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $37 ($4.57) | $10.14 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $25 ($3.12) | $14.17 | 78% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $530 ($65) | $34 | 91% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $350 ($43) | $36 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $552 ($68) | $66 | 4% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $498 ($61) | $79 | 23% |
| Transportation | 63% | ||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $126,517 ($15,595) | $21,805 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.46 ($0.80) | $0.99 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $98 ($12.11) | $68 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $38 ($4.73) | $17.41 | 73% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $34 ($4.20) | $6.57 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $30 ($3.69) | $6.17 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.94 ($1.72) | $3 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $23 ($2.88) | $3.00 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $16.55 ($2.04) | $2.04 | 0% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12.62 ($1.56) | $2.28 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $55 ($6.73) | $17.86 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 41% | ||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $154 ($18.94) | $47 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $74 ($9.09) | $18.67 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $438 ($54) | $126 | 57% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $307 ($38) | $92 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $38 ($4.72) | $7.57 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $17.58 ($2.17) | $4.36 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $24 ($3.01) | $4.50 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,147 ($141) | $166 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.97 ($0.24) | $0.13 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $261 ($32) | $43 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $9.37 ($1.16) | $5.55 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,925 prices entered by 1,264 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in St. Louis (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in St. Louis
you would need to make just about $1,978
(ARS $16,046)
in Buenos Aires.