Cost of living in Corrientes, Argentina vs Gibraltar

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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $901 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $624 (£4.92) | £6 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $189 (£1.49) | £3.27 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $108 (£0.85) | £1.42 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $199 (£1.57) | £2.78 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $151 (£1.19) | £1.57 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $386 (£3.05) | £3.40 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $146 (£1.15) | £1.73 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $70 (£0.55) | £2.92 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $100 (£0.79) | £0.98 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $317 (£2.50) | £5.69 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $208 (£1.64) | £1.37 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $61 (£0.48) | £1.31 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $42,129 (£332) | £2,470 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,486 (£201) | £1,426 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,730 (£53) | £104 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $29,378 (£232) | £1,386 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $18,903 (£149) | £880 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,304 (£42) | £63 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,526 (£12) | £34 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,734 (£282) | £350 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,094 (£127) | £81 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $446 (£3.52) | £9 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $501 (£3.95) | £9 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,854 (£38) | £39 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,936 (£23) | £39 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,544 (£59) | £51 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,027 (£48) | £40 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,249,580 (£17,740) | £12,722 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $79 (£0.62) | £1.02 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,513 (£20) | £23 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $783 (£6) | £20 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $330 (£2.61) | £2.52 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $623 (£4.91) | £2.50 | + 97% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,778 (£14) | £50 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $285 (£2.25) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $245 (£1.93) | £1.88 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $249 (£1.96) | £2.96 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $163 (£1.28) | £1.74 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $182 (£1.44) | £1.56 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $539 (£4.25) | £11 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,486 (£12) | £26 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $729 (£5.75) | £12 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,732 (£22) | £22 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,667 (£21) | £52 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $483 (£3.81) | £5.25 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $161 (£1.27) | £1.84 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $180 (£1.42) | £3.05 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $55,348 (£436) | £246 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $26 (£0.20) | £0.17 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,236 (£18) | £55 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $199 (£1.57) | £2.93 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Gibraltar
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £7,800 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £3,874 (ARS $491,289) in Corrientes.
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