Cost of living in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
| Food in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $220 (€4.95) | €11 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $170 (€3.82) | €6 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| - | €3.38 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $19 (€0.42) | €0.81 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $53 (€1.19) | €1.93 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $35 (€0.79) | €1.63 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $15 (€0.34) | €5.67 | 94% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $23 (€0.51) | €1.68 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $15 (€0.34) | €1.38 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $17 (€0.39) | €1.05 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $100 (€2.25) | €3.38 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $23 (€0.52) | €1.33 | 61% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $3.00 (€0.07) | €0.50 | 87% |
| Housing in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $16,000 (€360) | €586 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $15,000 (€337) | €421 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $250 (€5.62) | €90 | 94% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | €388 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | €333 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $666 (€15) | €30 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| - | €392 | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | €55 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | €7 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $130 (€2.92) | €9 | 66% |
| Clothes in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $300 (€7) | €75 | 91% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $200 (€4.50) | €23 | 81% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $400 (€9) | €65 | 86% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $200 (€4.50) | €65 | 93% |
| Transportation in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | €22,500 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $12 (€0.28) | €1.20 | 77% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $100 (€2.25) | €13 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | €6 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | €3.00 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $16 (€0.36) | €4.50 | 92% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | €2.50 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | €3.75 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $10 (€0.22) | €1.20 | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $5.00 (€0.11) | €1.50 | 93% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $30 (€0.67) | €8 | 92% |
| Entertainment in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||
| San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | Albacete (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $130 (€2.92) | €18 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $44 (€0.99) | €14 | 93% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $60 (€1.35) | €54 | 97% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $200 (€4.50) | €32 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $30 (€0.67) | €4.76 | 86% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | €1.48 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $30 (€0.67) | €3.20 | 79% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | €0.21 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $160 (€3.60) | €58 | 94% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | €4.30 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,031
(ARS $45,820)
in San Martin de los Andes.