Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $343 ($5.30) | $17 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $260 ($4.02) | $10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $87 ($1.34) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $55 ($0.85) | $1.69 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $57 ($0.88) | $5.99 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $54 ($0.83) | $7 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $147 ($2.28) | $10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $57 ($0.88) | $4.88 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $26 ($0.40) | $2.46 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 ($0.94) | $3.30 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $251 ($3.88) | $16 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $104 ($1.61) | $2.45 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $24 ($0.37) | $4.34 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $14,752 ($228) | $2,550 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $10,714 ($166) | $1,846 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,991 ($46) | $274 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,671 ($196) | $1,691 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $8,390 ($130) | $1,289 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,666 ($57) | $142 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $864 ($13) | $41 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $16,189 ($250) | $450 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,387 ($68) | $132 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $136 ($2.11) | $14 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $170 ($2.64) | $26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,727 ($27) | $66 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,125 ($17) | $75 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,573 ($71) | $100 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,172 ($49) | $181 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $591,564 ($9,144) | $25,902 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 ($0.84) | $1.02 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $704 ($11) | $43 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $167 ($2.58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $107 ($1.65) | $12 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $325 ($5.02) | $28 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $534 ($8) | $115 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $138 ($2.13) | $9 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $64 ($0.99) | $5.06 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $62 ($0.96) | $5.65 | - 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $37 ($0.57) | $5.11 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 ($0.88) | $1.99 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $189 ($2.92) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $361 ($5.58) | $57 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $299 ($4.62) | $25 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,371 ($21) | $202 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $632 ($10) | $97 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $143 ($2.22) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $69 ($1.07) | $5.90 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $60 ($0.92) | $6 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $24,199 ($374) | $429 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.55 ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,208 ($19) | $51 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $77 ($1.19) | $10 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 506 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Maui you would need to make just about $1,801 (ARS $116,517) in Tucumán.
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