Cost of living in Corrientes, Argentina vs Auckland, New Zealand (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]901 | ARS $ [BM]2,307 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]624 | ARS $ [BM]1,512 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]189 | ARS $ [BM]872 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]105 | ARS $ [BM]250 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]199 | ARS $ [BM]848 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]151 | ARS $ [BM]719 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]386 | ARS $ [BM]785 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]146 | ARS $ [BM]452 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]70 | ARS $ [BM]362 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]103 | ARS $ [BM]489 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]325 | ARS $ [BM]2,343 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]202 | ARS $ [BM]430 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]61 | ARS $ [BM]263 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]42,129 | ARS $ [BM]353,730 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]25,486 | ARS $ [BM]305,653 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]6,730 | ARS $ [BM]35,786 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]29,378 | ARS $ [BM]273,683 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]18,903 | ARS $ [BM]243,450 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]5,304 | ARS $ [BM]22,817 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,526 | ARS $ [BM]8,834 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]35,734 | ARS $ [BM]84,998 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]16,094 | ARS $ [BM]28,151 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]446 | ARS $ [BM]1,436 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]501 | ARS $ [BM]3,220 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]4,854 | ARS $ [BM]13,525 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,936 | ARS $ [BM]7,748 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]7,544 | ARS $ [BM]22,258 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]6,027 | ARS $ [BM]26,387 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,249,580 | ARS $ [BM]3,971,301 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]79 | ARS $ [BM]238 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]2,513 | ARS $ [BM]24,678 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]783 | ARS $ [BM]3,434 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]330 | ARS $ [BM]1,404 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]623 | ARS $ [BM]643 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,778 | ARS $ [BM]7,420 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]285 | ARS $ [BM]1,080 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]245 | ARS $ [BM]772 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]249 | ARS $ [BM]828 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]163 | ARS $ [BM]454 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]182 | ARS $ [BM]444 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]539 | ARS $ [BM]4,262 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,486 | ARS $ [BM]7,064 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]729 | ARS $ [BM]4,106 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,732 | ARS $ [BM]26,858 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]2,667 | ARS $ [BM]14,960 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]483 | ARS $ [BM]2,053 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]161 | ARS $ [BM]588 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]180 | ARS $ [BM]1,344 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]55,348 | ARS $ [BM]79,760 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]26 | ARS $ [BM]38 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]2,236 | ARS $ [BM]9,210 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]199 | ARS $ [BM]3,884 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,700 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,058 (ARS $133,792) in Corrientes.
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