Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States compared to Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (ARS $243) | ARS $22 | + 1027% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (ARS $122) | ARS $20 | + 510% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (ARS $72) | ARS $52 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (ARS $16) | ARS $2.30 | + 584% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (ARS $43) | ARS $38 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (ARS $60) | ARS $31 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.98 (ARS $81) | ARS $14 | + 472% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (ARS $65) | ARS $34 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.40 (ARS $88) | ARS $15 | + 479% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (ARS $62) | ARS $1.83 | + 3269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (ARS $195) | ARS $101 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (ARS $31) | ARS $43 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (ARS $41) | ARS $4.75 | + 759% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,875 (ARS $46,601) | ARS $1,742 | + 2576% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,858 (ARS $30,122) | ARS $11,675 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (ARS $2,670) | ARS $2,323 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,668 (ARS $27,037) | ARS $10,827 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (ARS $16,817) | ARS $7,597 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (ARS $1,335) | ARS $1,412 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (ARS $785) | ARS $109 | + 618% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $342 (ARS $5,537) | ARS $12,206 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (ARS $1,768) | ARS $4,041 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (ARS $198) | ARS $170 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (ARS $261) | ARS $100 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (ARS $590) | ARS $1,685 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (ARS $938) | ARS $1,162 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (ARS $1,307) | ARS $2,072 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (ARS $1,310) | ARS $2,398 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 282% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (ARS $316,076) | ARS $409,271 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (ARS $14) | ARS $3.40 | + 325% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (ARS $1,844) | ARS $58 | + 3106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (ARS $252) | ARS $202 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (ARS $127) | ARS $75 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (ARS $377) | ARS $151 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (ARS $1,964) | ARS $462 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (ARS $109) | ARS $76 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.28 (ARS $69) | ARS $58 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (ARS $81) | ARS $77 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (ARS $77) | ARS $40 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (ARS $29) | ARS $42 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (ARS $368) | ARS $176 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (ARS $730) | ARS $470 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (ARS $389) | ARS $235 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (ARS $3,246) | ARS $1,030 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (ARS $973) | ARS $88 | + 1008% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (ARS $244) | ARS $122 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (ARS $59) | ARS $54 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (ARS $65) | ARS $6 | + 917% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $187 (ARS $3,032) | ARS $4,577 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (ARS $4.05) | ARS $1.04 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (ARS $702) | ARS $825 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (ARS $113) | ARS $4.86 | + 2236% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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