Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $561 (C$8) | C$17 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $450 (C$6) | C$12 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $138 (C$1.86) | C$7 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $71 (C$0.95) | C$2.43 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $115 (C$1.55) | C$3.97 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $74 (C$1.00) | C$2.82 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $234 (C$3.15) | C$13 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $89 (C$1.20) | C$3.21 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $44 (C$0.59) | C$1.89 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $74 (C$1.00) | C$3.29 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $254 (C$3.42) | C$19 | 82% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $133 (C$1.79) | C$2.64 | 32% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $28 (C$0.38) | C$2.63 | 86% |
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $25,259 (C$340) | C$1,961 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $14,703 (C$198) | C$1,723 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,457 (C$60) | C$209 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $19,929 (C$268) | C$1,579 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $14,047 (C$189) | C$1,147 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,871 (C$52) | C$78 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,169 (C$16) | C$64 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $34,817 (C$469) | C$464 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $13,803 (C$186) | C$152 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $350 (C$4.71) | C$13 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $369 (C$4.97) | C$25 | 80% |
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $3,052 (C$41) | C$72 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $1,938 (C$26) | C$83 | 68% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $6,749 (C$91) | C$122 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $4,640 (C$62) | C$129 | 51% |
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $1,426,170 (C$19,201) | C$21,915 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $78 (C$1.05) | C$1.24 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $2,085 (C$28) | C$67 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $371 (C$4.99) | C$23 | 78% |
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $217 (C$2.92) | C$11 | 73% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $452 (C$6) | C$21 | 71% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,076 (C$14) | C$103 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $185 (C$2.50) | C$8 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $160 (C$2.15) | C$5.11 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $230 (C$3.09) | C$7 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $101 (C$1.36) | C$5.33 | 74% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $119 (C$1.60) | C$2.48 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $412 (C$5.55) | C$25 | 78% |
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Tucumán (Argentina) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $897 (C$12) | C$52 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $500 (C$7) | C$26 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,036 (C$27) | C$124 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $1,684 (C$23) | C$87 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $257 (C$3.46) | C$9 | 63% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $130 (C$1.74) | C$5.39 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $161 (C$2.16) | C$7 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $43,878 (C$591) | C$610 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $11 (C$0.15) | C$0.40 | 62% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $1,813 (C$24) | C$54 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $152 (C$2.05) | C$12 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,217 (ARS $164,630) in Tucumán.