Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Patras, Greece

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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $420 (€3.90) | €9 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $396 (€3.67) | €5.45 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (€1.17) | €3.75 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (€0.64) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $110 (€1.02) | €3.25 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $73 (€0.67) | €1.35 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 (€1.95) | €4.12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $85 (€0.79) | €1.36 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 (€0.39) | €0.68 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 (€0.64) | €1.14 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $246 (€2.28) | €8 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $128 (€1.19) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (€0.25) | €0.90 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $22,403 (€208) | €426 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $13,690 (€127) | €302 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,614 (€43) | €122 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,308 (€179) | €316 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,221 (€123) | €245 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,967 (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $998 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,124 (€270) | €351 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 (€133) | €71 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $315 (€2.92) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $366 (€3.40) | €5.67 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,741 (€25) | €83 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,785 (€17) | €40 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,791 (€63) | €70 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,367 (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,260,390 (€11,698) | €23,202 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (€0.67) | €1.57 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,666 (€15) | €39 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $284 (€2.64) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191 (€1.77) | €3.23 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $356 (€3.30) | €5.59 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $897 (€8) | €32 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $162 (€1.50) | €3.88 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $128 (€1.19) | €3.80 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $155 (€1.44) | €3.50 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $93 (€0.86) | €1.53 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 (€0.97) | €1.83 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $399 (€3.71) | €11 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $785 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $489 (€4.54) | €15 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,959 (€18) | €38 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,571 (€15) | €46 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $221 (€2.05) | €7 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $121 (€1.12) | €3.40 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $140 (€1.30) | €3.22 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 (€407) | €792 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,751 (€16) | €38 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 (€1.30) | €4.08 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €622 (ARS $67,035) in Tucumán.
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