Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $546 ($6) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $346 ($3.84) | $11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $86 ($0.95) | $5.19 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $60 ($0.67) | $1.21 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $102 ($1.13) | $3.92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 ($0.80) | $4.21 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $287 ($3.19) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $73 ($0.80) | $4.37 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $37 ($0.41) | $2.38 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 ($0.94) | $2.95 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $245 ($2.72) | $18 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $118 ($1.31) | $2.37 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 ($0.37) | $2.24 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,336 ($426) | $3,253 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $21,835 ($242) | $2,659 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,390 ($38) | $149 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $16,091 ($179) | $2,239 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,619 ($140) | $1,555 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,578 ($40) | $114 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,516 ($17) | $38 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $15,219 ($169) | $329 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,285 ($59) | $128 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $289 ($3.21) | $10 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $193 ($2.15) | $37 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,284 ($25) | $49 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,091 ($34) | $50 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,111 ($35) | $89 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,525 ($39) | $112 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $570,445 ($6,333) | $23,712 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $43 ($0.48) | $0.92 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,171 ($13) | $81 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $382 ($4.25) | $19 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $207 ($2.30) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $152 ($1.69) | $21 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $580 ($6) | $110 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $199 ($2.21) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $114 ($1.27) | $3.71 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $127 ($1.41) | $5.68 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 ($1.11) | $3.57 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $78 ($0.86) | $1.93 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $342 ($3.80) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $732 ($8) | $50 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $443 ($4.92) | $27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,574 ($29) | $202 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,204 ($13) | $89 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $152 ($1.69) | $13 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $109 ($1.21) | $5.70 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $104 ($1.16) | $8 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $53,355 ($592) | $436 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.78 ($0.06) | $0.43 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,053 ($12) | $62 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 ($1.24) | $9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 501 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,900 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $2,161 (ARS $194,627) in San Carlos de Bariloche.
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