Cost of living in San Luis, Argentina compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Luis (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $48 ($2.83) | $10 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $45 ($2.65) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $18 ($1.02) | $3.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $7 ($0.40) | $0.73 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $15 ($0.85) | $2.60 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $15 ($0.88) | $2.62 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $20 ($1.17) | $5.38 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $10 ($0.58) | $3.07 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $9 ($0.53) | $1.27 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $6.00 ($0.35) | $1.75 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $30 ($1.75) | $8 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12 ($0.72) | $2.12 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $5.00 ($0.29) | $1.83 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in San Luis (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $4,454 ($260) | $1,164 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $5,649 ($330) | $992 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $150 ($9) | $141 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $4,082 ($239) | $806 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,139 ($184) | $650 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $150 ($9) | $112 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $263 ($15) | $36 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $4,000 ($234) | $429 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $145 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $20 ($1.17) | $8 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $25 ($1.46) | $17 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Luis (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $350 ($20) | $40 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $417 ($24) | $68 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $325 ($19) | $93 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in San Luis (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $105,000 ($6,141) | $20,708 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $9 ($0.50) | $0.55 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $100 ($5.85) | $28 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in San Luis (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.39 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $15 ($0.88) | $3.63 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $17 ($0.99) | $5.06 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13 ($0.73) | $3.37 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $10 ($0.60) | $1.97 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $38 ($2.19) | $16 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in San Luis (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $125 ($7) | $39 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $40 ($2.34) | $22 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $250 ($15) | $111 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $300 ($18) | $40 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $35 ($2.05) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $28 ($1.64) | $3.97 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $27 ($1.56) | $4.00 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $100 ($5.85) | $35 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $8 ($0.47) | $7 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Luis (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $1,173
(ARS $20,050)
in San Luis.
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