Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia)
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 156% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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San Juan, Argentina | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $6,655 (196 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 311% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,181 (152 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,371 (40 Kwacha) | 37 Kwacha | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $806 (24 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,626 (77 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $583 (17 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,767 (140 Kwacha) | 147 Kwacha | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,907 (86 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $868 (26 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,346 (69 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 445% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,464 (72 Kwacha) | 97 Kwacha | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,238 (95 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 480% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,252 (37 Kwacha) | 11 Kwacha | + 238% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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San Juan, Argentina | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $154,892 (4,558 Kwacha) | 18,144 Kwacha | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $100,000 (2,942 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $29,949 (881 Kwacha) | 2,868 Kwacha | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $150,000 (4,414 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,000 (3,825 Kwacha) | 5,531 Kwacha | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $29,569 (870 Kwacha) | 1,322 Kwacha | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,808 (200 Kwacha) | 563 Kwacha | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $327,048 (9,623 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189,428 (5,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,049 (31 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,211 (36 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $56,621 (1,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $47,225 (1,390 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $113,069 (3,327 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $66,665 (1,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $9,199,860 (270,697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $773 (23 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,588 (76 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,407 (100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $8,713 (256 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $335 (10 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,202 (35 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,341 (98 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,347 (40 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,288 (97 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,846 (143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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San Juan, Argentina | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $11,686 (344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,882 (114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,000 (353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $14,791 (435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $14,228 (419 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,266 (126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,359 (99 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $340,460 (10,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $50 (1.46 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $10,831 (319 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,368 (70 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2024.
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