Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (ARS $572) | ARS $367 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (ARS $385) | ARS $301 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (ARS $232) | ARS $88 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (ARS $85) | ARS $60 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (ARS $211) | ARS $78 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (ARS $110) | ARS $55 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (ARS $285) | ARS $129 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (ARS $86) | ARS $44 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (ARS $49) | ARS $27 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (ARS $70) | ARS $58 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (ARS $678) | ARS $201 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (ARS $138) | ARS $92 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (ARS $41) | ARS $32 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (ARS $34,175) | ARS $20,002 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (ARS $20,749) | ARS $11,466 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (ARS $7,366) | ARS $3,242 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (ARS $24,248) | ARS $11,715 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (ARS $15,040) | ARS $10,117 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (ARS $5,157) | ARS $2,131 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (ARS $748) | ARS $1,505 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (ARS $40,106) | ARS $23,718 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (ARS $9,400) | ARS $4,797 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (ARS $941) | ARS $226 | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (ARS $397) | ARS $164 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 119% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (ARS $5,003) | ARS $1,556 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (ARS $3,115) | ARS $1,430 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (ARS $5,849) | ARS $4,439 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (ARS $7,386) | ARS $3,546 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (ARS $1,737,259) | ARS $558,062 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (ARS $115) | ARS $44 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (ARS $1,381) | ARS $1,866 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (ARS $455) | ARS $756 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 179% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (ARS $397) | ARS $128 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (ARS $457) | ARS $150 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (ARS $1,504) | ARS $769 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (ARS $516) | ARS $66 | + 685% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (ARS $505) | ARS $108 | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (ARS $361) | ARS $201 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (ARS $159) | ARS $83 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (ARS $272) | ARS $122 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (ARS $519) | ARS $302 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 90% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (ARS $1,611) | ARS $731 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (ARS $864) | ARS $521 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (ARS $3,330) | ARS $956 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (ARS $3,357) | ARS $1,359 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (ARS $394) | ARS $313 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (ARS $196) | ARS $152 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (ARS $116) | ARS $91 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $58,928 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (ARS $16) | ARS $2.16 | + 635% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (ARS $4,346) | ARS $1,567 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (ARS $326) | ARS $248 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $104,049 (4,843 lei) in Arad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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