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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $900 ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $451 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $107 ($1.78) | $4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $89 ($1.48) | $1.05 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 ($1.41) | $3.29 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $82 ($1.37) | $4.40 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $214 ($3.57) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $90 ($1.51) | $3.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 ($0.55) | $1.27 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $66 ($1.10) | $2.55 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $200 ($3.34) | $15 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $127 ($2.12) | $1.85 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $46 ($0.77) | $1.55 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $39,375 ($657) | $2,414 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $23,500 ($392) | $1,904 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,754 ($96) | $133 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $23,299 ($389) | $1,578 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $15,356 ($256) | $1,153 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $5,303 ($89) | $76 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,145 ($19) | $44 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $22,332 ($373) | $303 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,561 ($160) | $92 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $400 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $379 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,527 ($59) | $46 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $2,651 ($44) | $41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,061 ($101) | $87 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,293 ($88) | $107 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,155,040 ($19,284) | $21,415 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 ($1.06) | $1.00 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,421 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $743 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $434 ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $468 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,197 ($20) | $76 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $131 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 ($2.25) | $3.48 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $124 ($2.08) | $5.87 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $97 ($1.62) | $4.03 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $98 ($1.64) | $1.57 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $362 ($6) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $795 ($13) | $46 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $464 ($8) | $26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,096 ($35) | $146 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,566 ($26) | $78 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $327 ($5.46) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $111 ($1.86) | $4.66 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $138 ($2.30) | $5.51 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $27,906 ($466) | $431 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 ($0.25) | $1.47 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,378 ($23) | $43 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $117 ($1.96) | $9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,600 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $2,972 (ARS $178,029) in Corrientes.
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