Cost of living in Corrientes, Argentina vs Auckland, New Zealand

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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $878 (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $608 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $186 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $103 (NZ$1.68) | NZ$2.15 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $196 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $148 (NZ$2.42) | NZ$6 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $378 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $142 (NZ$2.31) | NZ$3.39 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $68 (NZ$1.11) | NZ$3.32 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $98 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$4.31 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $310 (NZ$5.06) | NZ$20 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $206 (NZ$3.37) | NZ$3.77 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $60 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.27 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,856 (NZ$716) | NZ$3,068 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,908 (NZ$423) | NZ$2,605 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,634 (NZ$108) | NZ$279 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $28,662 (NZ$468) | NZ$2,393 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $18,510 (NZ$302) | NZ$1,982 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,205 (NZ$85) | NZ$183 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,494 (NZ$24) | NZ$80 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,413 (NZ$562) | NZ$753 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,769 (NZ$258) | NZ$234 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $423 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $493 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,763 (NZ$78) | NZ$112 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,662 (NZ$43) | NZ$68 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,390 (NZ$121) | NZ$182 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,908 (NZ$96) | NZ$213 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,071,480 (NZ$33,833) | NZ$35,093 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 (NZ$1.26) | NZ$2.12 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,483 (NZ$41) | NZ$213 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $780 (NZ$13) | NZ$30 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $327 (NZ$5.33) | NZ$14 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $609 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.22 | + 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,748 (NZ$29) | NZ$62 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $279 (NZ$4.56) | NZ$8 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $238 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $244 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$7 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $161 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$3.47 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $180 (NZ$2.94) | NZ$4.03 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $539 (NZ$9) | NZ$38 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,470 (NZ$24) | NZ$64 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $705 (NZ$12) | NZ$36 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,687 (NZ$44) | NZ$216 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,599 (NZ$42) | NZ$135 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $475 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $153 (NZ$2.49) | NZ$5.38 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $180 (NZ$2.94) | NZ$11 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $53,747 (NZ$878) | NZ$689 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $25 (NZ$0.41) | NZ$0.32 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,199 (NZ$36) | NZ$81 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $191 (NZ$3.12) | NZ$34 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,635 (ARS $222,573) in Corrientes.
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