Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Mumbai (India)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $14,102 (₨1,142) | ₨1,437 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,715 (₨139) | ₨687 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $633 (₨51) | ₨280 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,660 (₨134) | ₨79 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,522 (₨123) | ₨111 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $403 (₨33) | ₨44 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $971 (₨79) | ₨324 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $386 (₨31) | ₨216 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $270 (₨22) | ₨43 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $224 (₨18) | ₨169 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $994 (₨80) | ₨1,250 | - 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $415 (₨34) | ₨112 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $114 (₨9) | ₨33 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $147,518 (₨11,943) | ₨184,637 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $247,925 (₨20,071) | ₨114,160 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,977 (₨403) | ₨5,067 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $515,864 (₨41,763) | ₨110,054 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $63,999 (₨5,181) | ₨48,237 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,523 (₨285) | ₨3,564 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,002 (₨162) | ₨777 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $73,007 (₨5,910) | ₨45,300 | - 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,868 (₨2,742) | ₨22,148 | - 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,190 (₨96) | ₨410 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,194 (₨97) | ₨264 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,562 (₨1,422) | ₨6,105 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,596 (₨939) | ₨3,760 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $21,603 (₨1,749) | ₨8,668 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,402 (₨2,137) | ₨6,742 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,432,160 (₨115,944) | ₨1,669,070 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $94 (₨8) | ₨113 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,356 (₨191) | ₨1,398 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 90% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $584 (₨47) | ₨95 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $323 (₨26) | ₨251 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,475 (₨119) | ₨2,133 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $263 (₨21) | ₨398 | - 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $269 (₨22) | ₨281 | - 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $439 (₨36) | ₨327 | - 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $169 (₨14) | ₨149 | - 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $155 (₨13) | ₨129 | - 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $635 (₨51) | ₨293 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 97% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
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| Quilmes | Mumbai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,335 (₨108) | ₨1,807 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,107 (₨90) | ₨1,296 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,006 (₨162) | ₨2,930 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,249 (₨101) | ₨4,415 | - 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $461 (₨37) | ₨716 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $274 (₨22) | ₨348 | - 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (₨9) | ₨308 | - 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $47,720 (₨3,863) | ₨53,786 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.55 (₨0.37) | ₨47 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,366 (₨192) | ₨2,350 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $267 (₨22) | ₨355 | - 94% | |
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TOTAL | - 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 656 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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