Cost of living in Neuquén, Argentina vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuquén (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $551 (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $424 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $129 (S/. 5.25) | S/. 7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (S/. 2.63) | S/. 4.20 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (S/. 5.31) | S/. 6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $94 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 3.81 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $226 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $87 (S/. 3.53) | S/. 4.41 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $55 (S/. 2.22) | S/. 2.44 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $75 (S/. 3.04) | S/. 5.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $341 (S/. 14) | S/. 42 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $140 (S/. 5.67) | S/. 7 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $49 (S/. 1.98) | S/. 1.61 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Neuquén (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $47,433 (S/. 1,928) | S/. 2,914 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $27,217 (S/. 1,106) | S/. 1,676 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,365 (S/. 177) | S/. 205 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,680 (S/. 1,084) | S/. 2,252 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $22,346 (S/. 908) | S/. 1,169 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,322 (S/. 135) | S/. 160 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,764 (S/. 72) | S/. 69 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,740 (S/. 1,087) | S/. 1,261 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,479 (S/. 507) | S/. 339 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $403 (S/. 16) | S/. 34 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $212 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Neuquén (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,968 (S/. 121) | S/. 155 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,202 (S/. 90) | S/. 89 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,464 (S/. 263) | S/. 249 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,886 (S/. 158) | S/. 248 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Neuquén (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,048,680 (S/. 42,617) | S/. 66,001 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (S/. 2.13) | S/. 3.71 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,295 (S/. 53) | S/. 122 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $329 (S/. 13) | S/. 38 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuquén (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $322 (S/. 13) | S/. 21 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $684 (S/. 28) | S/. 22 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $882 (S/. 36) | S/. 73 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $315 (S/. 13) | S/. 19 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $87 (S/. 3.54) | S/. 13 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $126 (S/. 5.11) | S/. 17 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $84 (S/. 3.41) | S/. 4.54 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $85 (S/. 3.46) | S/. 4.43 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $481 (S/. 20) | S/. 43 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuquén (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,015 (S/. 41) | S/. 35 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $728 (S/. 30) | S/. 34 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,798 (S/. 73) | S/. 90 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,762 (S/. 72) | S/. 107 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $223 (S/. 9) | S/. 25 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $74 (S/. 3.02) | S/. 13 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 8 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $46,574 (S/. 1,893) | S/. 1,819 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.40 (S/. 0.06) | S/. 0.57 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,255 (S/. 51) | S/. 163 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $97 (S/. 3.93) | S/. 16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,288 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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