Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States compared to Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 250% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 250% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (ARS $302) | ARS $22 | + 1300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (ARS $142) | ARS $20 | + 609% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (ARS $90) | ARS $58 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (ARS $22) | ARS $2.30 | + 842% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (ARS $53) | ARS $38 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (ARS $75) | ARS $37 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.98 (ARS $100) | ARS $14 | + 611% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (ARS $81) | ARS $41 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.40 (ARS $109) | ARS $20 | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (ARS $77) | ARS $1.83 | + 4086% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (ARS $242) | ARS $138 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (ARS $38) | ARS $51 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (ARS $51) | ARS $4.75 | + 968% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,875 (ARS $57,903) | ARS $1,742 | + 3225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,858 (ARS $37,427) | ARS $14,648 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (ARS $3,317) | ARS $2,374 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,668 (ARS $33,594) | ARS $14,992 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (ARS $20,895) | ARS $9,626 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (ARS $1,659) | ARS $1,521 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (ARS $975) | ARS $109 | + 792% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (ARS $7,284) | ARS $11,893 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (ARS $2,631) | ARS $3,580 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (ARS $248) | ARS $208 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (ARS $379) | ARS $109 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (ARS $734) | ARS $1,854 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (ARS $1,165) | ARS $1,276 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (ARS $1,624) | ARS $2,203 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (ARS $1,628) | ARS $2,495 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 342% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 342% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (ARS $392,730) | ARS $428,411 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (ARS $18) | ARS $3.40 | + 428% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (ARS $2,291) | ARS $58 | + 3884% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (ARS $319) | ARS $181 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (ARS $145) | ARS $105 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (ARS $380) | ARS $197 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (ARS $2,087) | ARS $584 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (ARS $152) | ARS $79 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (ARS $65) | ARS $55 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (ARS $98) | ARS $78 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (ARS $61) | ARS $42 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (ARS $39) | ARS $56 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (ARS $423) | ARS $206 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (ARS $908) | ARS $527 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (ARS $483) | ARS $299 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (ARS $2,741) | ARS $1,378 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (ARS $1,208) | ARS $88 | + 1276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (ARS $315) | ARS $162 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (ARS $74) | ARS $65 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (ARS $81) | ARS $6 | + 1164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (ARS $8,720) | ARS $14,879 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (ARS $5.04) | ARS $1.04 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (ARS $873) | ARS $1,050 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (ARS $141) | ARS $4.86 | + 2802% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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