Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Masaya (Nicaragua)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Masaya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (428 C$) | 527 C$ | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (273 C$) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (104 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (46 C$) | 22 C$ | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (88 C$) | 29 C$ | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (41 C$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (177 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (77 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (37 C$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (50 C$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (206 C$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (95 C$) | 33 C$ | + 189% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (28 C$) | 30 C$ | - 9% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Masaya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (32,743 C$) | 8,352 C$ | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (21,394 C$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (1,228 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (21,721 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (13,590 C$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (944 C$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (593 C$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (14,349 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (8,922 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (219 C$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (100 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (2,114 C$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (1,403 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (4,775 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (3,382 C$) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (1,014,779 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (36 C$) | 34 C$ | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (768 C$) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (160 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Masaya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (210 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (466 C$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (1,201 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (288 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (94 C$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (153 C$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (124 C$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (107 C$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (225 C$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Masaya (Nicaragua) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Masaya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (847 C$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (375 C$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (750 C$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (1,187 C$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (266 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (113 C$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (128 C$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (18,629 C$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (6 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (1,280 C$) | 529 C$ | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (76 C$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,077 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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