- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Tandil, Argentina compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Tandil (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $127 (¥686) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $97 (¥523) | ¥1,200 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $51 (¥275) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $12 (¥65) | ¥168 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $18 (¥99) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $20 (¥106) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $40 (¥217) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $23 (¥123) | ¥600 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $12 (¥66) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $21 (¥111) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $52 (¥279) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $16 (¥84) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $9 (¥48) | - | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Tandil (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $8,389 (¥45,359) | ¥82,500 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $7,193 (¥38,891) | ¥85,000 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $959 (¥5,186) | ¥15,000 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,000 (¥32,442) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $323 (¥1,744) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $9,201 (¥49,752) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,946 (¥32,147) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $10 (¥54) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $40 (¥215) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Tandil (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $897 (¥4,852) | ¥7,000 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $700 (¥3,785) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,247 (¥6,741) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $647 (¥3,500) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Tandil (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $206,275 (¥1,115,325) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 (¥89) | ¥158 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $453 (¥2,447) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tandil (Argentina) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $60 (¥324) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $50 (¥270) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $10 (¥54) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $7 (¥38) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $40 (¥215) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $8 (¥43) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $36 (¥192) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $79 (¥427) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Tandil (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $135 (¥730) | ¥5,000 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $90 (¥489) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $299 (¥1,617) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $312 (¥1,686) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $71 (¥385) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $30 (¥161) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (¥219) | ¥550 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.30 (¥7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $425 (¥2,298) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $29 (¥154) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tandil (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥257,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥210,209
(ARS $38,877)
in Tandil.
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