Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (ARS $1,232) | ARS $832 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (ARS $603) | ARS $483 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (ARS $356) | ARS $150 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (ARS $85) | ARS $68 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.33 (ARS $209) | ARS $141 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (ARS $351) | ARS $68 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (ARS $486) | ARS $225 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (ARS $267) | ARS $80 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (ARS $126) | ARS $40 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (ARS $195) | ARS $64 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (ARS $1,093) | ARS $235 | + 365% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (ARS $152) | ARS $136 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (ARS $151) | ARS $44 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,545 (ARS $138,565) | ARS $28,377 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $978 (ARS $87,710) | ARS $16,609 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (ARS $14,402) | ARS $3,881 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (ARS $117,636) | ARS $18,626 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $712 (ARS $63,888) | ARS $13,225 | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (ARS $8,761) | ARS $2,798 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (ARS $4,365) | ARS $1,514 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $312 (ARS $27,939) | ARS $31,038 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (ARS $7,872) | ARS $11,472 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (ARS $844) | ARS $316 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (ARS $1,109) | ARS $180 | + 515% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (ARS $3,527) | ARS $3,654 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (ARS $4,776) | ARS $2,474 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (ARS $7,181) | ARS $6,066 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (ARS $11,631) | ARS $5,214 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,879 (ARS $2,141,326) | ARS $1,825,970 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (ARS $50) | ARS $68 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (ARS $4,091) | ARS $1,092 | + 275% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (ARS $1,656) | ARS $380 | + 336% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (ARS $515) | ARS $367 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (ARS $951) | ARS $767 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (ARS $7,107) | ARS $1,056 | + 573% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.32 (ARS $477) | ARS $303 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (ARS $273) | ARS $142 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (ARS $357) | ARS $181 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (ARS $236) | ARS $103 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.36 (ARS $122) | ARS $117 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (ARS $1,567) | ARS $412 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (ARS $3,035) | ARS $1,069 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (ARS $2,122) | ARS $796 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (ARS $10,101) | ARS $2,244 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (ARS $4,646) | ARS $2,130 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (ARS $882) | ARS $329 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (ARS $359) | ARS $194 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (ARS $482) | ARS $145 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (ARS $38,663) | ARS $35,848 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (ARS $33) | ARS $7 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (ARS $4,549) | ARS $1,785 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (ARS $498) | ARS $182 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $188,515 ($2,102) in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $77,000 in Mendoza.
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