Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Maui, United States

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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $539 ($5.82) | $19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 ($4.82) | $9 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 ($1.44) | $7 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $70 ($0.75) | $1.69 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $114 ($1.23) | $6 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 ($0.78) | $7 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $229 ($2.47) | $10 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $88 ($0.95) | $4.89 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 ($0.46) | $2.41 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $72 ($0.78) | $3.43 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 ($3.06) | $16 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $131 ($1.42) | $2.56 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 ($0.30) | $4.30 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $22,403 ($242) | $2,610 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $14,332 ($155) | $1,963 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,357 ($47) | $279 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,929 ($215) | $1,732 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,606 ($147) | $1,316 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,829 ($41) | $143 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,169 ($13) | $41 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,633 ($342) | $450 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 ($155) | $132 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $327 ($3.53) | $14 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $369 ($3.99) | $26 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,756 ($30) | $66 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,734 ($19) | $75 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,529 ($71) | $101 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,366 ($47) | $172 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,331,380 ($14,381) | $25,902 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $76 ($0.83) | $1.03 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,085 ($23) | $42 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $365 ($3.95) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $185 ($2.00) | $12 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $403 ($4.35) | $29 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,103 ($12) | $115 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $185 ($2.00) | $9 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 ($1.46) | $4.89 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $186 ($2.01) | $5.81 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 ($0.97) | $5.70 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $112 ($1.21) | $2.05 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $403 ($4.36) | $25 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $897 ($10) | $58 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $500 ($5.40) | $26 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,036 ($22) | $123 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,684 ($18) | $110 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $257 ($2.77) | $13 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $130 ($1.40) | $6 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 ($1.73) | $7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 ($474) | $429 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 ($0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,848 ($20) | $51 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $152 ($1.65) | $10 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,121 (ARS $196,399) in Tucumán.
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