Cost of living in New York City, United States vs San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina
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| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 241% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (ARS $1,662) | ARS $500 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (ARS $883) | ARS $170 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (ARS $559) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (ARS $97) | ARS $85 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.09 (ARS $377) | ARS $120 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (ARS $435) | ARS $70 | + 521% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (ARS $691) | ARS $200 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (ARS $390) | ARS $75 | + 421% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (ARS $171) | ARS $30 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (ARS $392) | ARS $60 | + 554% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (ARS $1,507) | ARS $500 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (ARS $212) | ARS $146 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (ARS $290) | ARS $30 | + 867% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 185% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,780 (ARS $348,416) | ARS $25,000 | + 1294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,721 (ARS $250,797) | ARS $18,000 | + 1293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (ARS $13,363) | ARS $2,500 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,647 (ARS $243,954) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,863 (ARS $171,685) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (ARS $9,766) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (ARS $5,112) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (ARS $28,007) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (ARS $22,434) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (ARS $1,211) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (ARS $2,171) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 138% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (ARS $5,464) | ARS $3,000 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (ARS $3,672) | ARS $1,500 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (ARS $7,669) | ARS $4,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (ARS $11,375) | ARS $2,000 | + 469% | |
| Transportation | + 400% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 400% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (ARS $2,409,537) | ARS $1,000,000 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (ARS $83) | ARS $63 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (ARS $11,832) | ARS $800 | + 1379% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (ARS $2,339) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 123% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (ARS $783) | ARS $200 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (ARS $2,171) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (ARS $16,180) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (ARS $739) | ARS $200 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (ARS $427) | ARS $138 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (ARS $636) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.95 (ARS $457) | ARS $70 | + 552% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (ARS $218) | ARS $100 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (ARS $2,818) | ARS $350 | + 705% | |
| Entertainment | + 344% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 344% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (ARS $5,846) | ARS $700 | + 735% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (ARS $3,074) | ARS $400 | + 669% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (ARS $37,076) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (ARS $12,445) | ARS $1,000 | + 1144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (ARS $1,659) | ARS $250 | + 564% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (ARS $488) | ARS $200 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (ARS $766) | ARS $150 | + 411% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (ARS $36,693) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (ARS $44) | ARS $10 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (ARS $8,547) | ARS $800 | + 968% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (ARS $1,387) | ARS $150 | + 825% | |
| TOTAL | + 253% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 253% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $243,753 ($2,645) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $69,000 in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.
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