Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Houston, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $603 ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $419 ($4.90) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $152 ($1.78) | $3.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $62 ($0.73) | $0.80 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 ($1.67) | $2.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $82 ($0.95) | $3.13 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $272 ($3.17) | $5.72 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $95 ($1.11) | $3.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $45 ($0.52) | $1.77 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $81 ($0.95) | $2.30 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $281 ($3.28) | $13 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $142 ($1.65) | $1.87 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 ($0.49) | $1.75 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $40,979 ($478) | $1,796 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $28,612 ($334) | $1,259 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,044 ($47) | $139 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,472 ($367) | $1,600 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,232 ($225) | $1,066 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,100 ($36) | $102 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,425 ($17) | $43 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $32,506 ($380) | $254 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,873 ($162) | $93 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $352 ($4.10) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $227 ($2.65) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,833 ($45) | $46 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,400 ($28) | $39 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,337 ($74) | $90 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,296 ($62) | $103 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,930,810 ($22,543) | $22,279 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 ($0.73) | $0.54 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,197 ($14) | $50 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $430 ($5.03) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 ($3.38) | $5.55 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $576 ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,262 ($15) | $81 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $263 ($3.07) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $150 ($1.75) | $2.81 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $234 ($2.73) | $3.85 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $121 ($1.41) | $3.34 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 ($1.58) | $1.65 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $557 ($7) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,283 ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $654 ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,280 ($27) | $153 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,104 ($25) | $62 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $380 ($4.44) | $11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $179 ($2.09) | $5.09 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $163 ($1.90) | $5.26 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $52,771 ($616) | $373 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 ($0.17) | $0.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,183 ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 ($1.90) | $7 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,700 in Houston, Texas you would need to make just about $2,500 (ARS $214,129) in Buenos Aires.
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