Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Quevedo, Ecuador (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]539 | ARS $ [BM]1,519 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]446 | ARS $ [BM]749 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]133 | ARS $ [BM]232 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]70 | ARS $ [BM]165 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]114 | ARS $ [BM]269 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]165 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]229 | ARS $ [BM]548 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]88 | ARS $ [BM]159 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]42 | ARS $ [BM]175 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]196 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]283 | ARS $ [BM]2,383 | - 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]131 | ARS $ [BM]286 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]28 | ARS $ [BM]165 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]22,403 | ARS $ [BM]69,246 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]14,332 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]4,357 | ARS $ [BM]9,018 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]19,929 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]13,606 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,829 | ARS $ [BM]7,607 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,169 | ARS $ [BM]3,684 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]31,633 | ARS $ [BM]97,601 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]14,347 | ARS $ [BM]20,931 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]327 | ARS $ [BM]882 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]369 | ARS $ [BM]825 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]2,756 | ARS $ [BM]7,127 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]1,734 | ARS $ [BM]4,389 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]6,529 | ARS $ [BM]20,931 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]4,366 | ARS $ [BM]6,722 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]1,331,380 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]76 | ARS $ [BM]180 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]2,085 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]365 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]185 | ARS $ [BM]1,557 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]403 | ARS $ [BM]3,301 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,103 | ARS $ [BM]3,301 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]185 | ARS $ [BM]292 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]135 | ARS $ [BM]420 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]186 | ARS $ [BM]380 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]89 | ARS $ [BM]157 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]112 | ARS $ [BM]150 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]403 | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]897 | ARS $ [BM]1,940 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]500 | ARS $ [BM]1,787 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,036 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]1,684 | ARS $ [BM]2,918 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]257 | ARS $ [BM]560 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]130 | ARS $ [BM]451 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]161 | ARS $ [BM]165 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]43,878 | ARS $ [BM]52,741 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]11 | ARS $ [BM]83 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]1,848 | ARS $ [BM]8,492 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]152 | ARS $ [BM]413 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,300 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $764 (ARS $70,838) in Tucumán.
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