Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]7,396 | ARS $ [BM]4,109 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]3,531 | ARS $ [BM]1,864 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]1,972 | ARS $ [BM]969 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]457 | ARS $ [BM]314 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]1,952 | ARS $ [BM]554 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]1,222 | ARS $ [BM]485 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]2,248 | ARS $ [BM]690 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]1,050 | ARS $ [BM]424 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]615 | ARS $ [BM]429 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]905 | ARS $ [BM]403 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]5,355 | ARS $ [BM]1,205 | + 344% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]764 | ARS $ [BM]533 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]697 | ARS $ [BM]205 | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 358% | |||
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 358% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]671,645 | ARS $ [BM]139,737 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]527,676 | ARS $ [BM]100,271 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]94,938 | ARS $ [BM]11,172 | + 750% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]458,512 | ARS $ [BM]95,881 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]387,062 | ARS $ [BM]60,476 | + 540% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]64,463 | ARS $ [BM]15,752 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]22,351 | ARS $ [BM]4,707 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]148,173 | ARS $ [BM]72,446 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]40,228 | ARS $ [BM]69,213 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]5,171 | ARS $ [BM]1,918 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]6,598 | ARS $ [BM]1,102 | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]20,340 | ARS $ [BM]26,180 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]16,589 | ARS $ [BM]13,929 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]32,745 | ARS $ [BM]35,602 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]38,129 | ARS $ [BM]30,054 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]8,401,540 | ARS $ [BM]4,911,480 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]428 | ARS $ [BM]366 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]16,984 | ARS $ [BM]4,288 | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]4,652 | ARS $ [BM]12,141 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 282% | |||
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]4,320 | ARS $ [BM]1,309 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]9,387 | ARS $ [BM]1,565 | + 500% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]50,110 | ARS $ [BM]2,259 | + 2119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]2,624 | ARS $ [BM]925 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,147 | ARS $ [BM]987 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,139 | ARS $ [BM]476 | + 349% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]1,350 | ARS $ [BM]374 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]574 | ARS $ [BM]450 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]6,880 | ARS $ [BM]2,810 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Neuquén (Argentina) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Neuquén | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]17,524 | ARS $ [BM]7,073 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]11,482 | ARS $ [BM]1,985 | + 478% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]46,405 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]29,784 | ARS $ [BM]15,172 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]3,930 | ARS $ [BM]1,407 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]2,584 | ARS $ [BM]1,165 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]2,582 | ARS $ [BM]863 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]172,804 | ARS $ [BM]69,734 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $ [BM]67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]13,226 | ARS $ [BM]8,534 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]3,092 | ARS $ [BM]1,061 | + 191% | |
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TOTAL | + 138% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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