Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Quevedo, Ecuador

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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $420 ($4.68) | $9 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $396 ($4.40) | $4.54 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 ($1.40) | $1.41 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 ($0.77) | $1.00 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $110 ($1.23) | $1.63 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $73 ($0.81) | $1.00 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 ($2.34) | $3.32 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $85 ($0.95) | $0.96 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 ($0.47) | $1.06 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 ($0.77) | $1.19 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $246 ($2.74) | $14 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $128 ($1.43) | $1.73 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 ($0.30) | $1.00 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $22,403 ($249) | $420 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $13,690 ($152) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,614 ($51) | $55 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,308 ($215) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,221 ($147) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,967 ($44) | $46 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $998 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,124 ($324) | $591 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 ($160) | $127 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $315 ($3.51) | $5.34 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $366 ($4.08) | $5.00 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,741 ($31) | $43 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,785 ($20) | $27 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,791 ($76) | $127 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,367 ($49) | $41 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,260,390 ($14,027) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 ($0.80) | $1.09 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,666 ($19) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $284 ($3.16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191 ($2.12) | $9 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $356 ($3.96) | $20 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $897 ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $162 ($1.80) | $1.77 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $128 ($1.43) | $2.55 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $155 ($1.72) | $2.30 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $93 ($1.04) | $0.95 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 ($1.16) | $0.91 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $399 ($4.44) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $785 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $489 ($5.44) | $11 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,959 ($22) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,571 ($17) | $18 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $221 ($2.46) | $3.39 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $121 ($1.34) | $2.73 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $140 ($1.56) | $1.00 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 ($488) | $320 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 ($0.08) | $0.50 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,751 ($19) | $51 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 ($1.56) | $2.50 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $897 (ARS $80,577) in Tucumán.
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