Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 256% | |||
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Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 256% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (ARS $1,315) | ARS $564 | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (ARS $862) | ARS $348 | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (ARS $497) | ARS $95 | + 422% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (ARS $143) | ARS $67 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (ARS $483) | ARS $83 | + 485% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (ARS $410) | ARS $60 | + 586% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (ARS $447) | ARS $144 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.90 (ARS $258) | ARS $53 | + 387% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.13 (ARS $206) | ARS $29 | + 621% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.22 (ARS $279) | ARS $62 | + 351% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (ARS $1,335) | ARS $210 | + 537% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.71 (ARS $245) | ARS $102 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.27 (ARS $150) | ARS $28 | + 442% | |
Housing | + 629% | |||
Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 629% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,054 (ARS $201,614) | ARS $20,827 | + 868% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,639 (ARS $174,212) | ARS $12,882 | + 1252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$309 (ARS $20,397) | ARS $3,325 | + 513% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,363 (ARS $155,990) | ARS $12,796 | + 1119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,102 (ARS $138,758) | ARS $9,106 | + 1424% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$197 (ARS $13,005) | ARS $2,070 | + 528% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (ARS $5,035) | ARS $1,692 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$734 (ARS $48,446) | ARS $24,446 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$243 (ARS $16,045) | ARS $6,484 | + 147% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$12 (ARS $819) | ARS $233 | + 251% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (ARS $1,835) | ARS $180 | + 921% | |
Clothes | + 186% | |||
Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 186% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (ARS $7,709) | ARS $1,624 | + 375% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$67 (ARS $4,416) | ARS $1,895 | + 133% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$192 (ARS $12,686) | ARS $4,655 | + 173% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$228 (ARS $15,040) | ARS $4,313 | + 249% | |
Transportation | + 556% | |||
Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 556% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,283 (ARS $2,263,508) | ARS $624,384 | + 263% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (ARS $136) | ARS $46 | + 195% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$213 (ARS $14,065) | ARS $1,353 | + 940% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 (ARS $1,957) | ARS $657 | + 198% | |
Personal Care | + 229% | |||
Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 229% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (ARS $800) | ARS $175 | + 356% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.55 (ARS $366) | ARS $401 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$64 (ARS $4,229) | ARS $947 | + 347% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (ARS $615) | ARS $138 | + 346% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (ARS $440) | ARS $137 | + 221% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (ARS $472) | ARS $198 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.92 (ARS $259) | ARS $72 | + 260% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.83 (ARS $253) | ARS $82 | + 207% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$37 (ARS $2,429) | ARS $327 | + 642% | |
Entertainment | + 251% | |||
Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 251% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (ARS $4,026) | ARS $720 | + 459% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (ARS $2,340) | ARS $521 | + 349% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$232 (ARS $15,308) | ARS $1,500 | + 921% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$129 (ARS $8,526) | ARS $1,388 | + 514% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (ARS $1,170) | ARS $344 | + 240% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.07 (ARS $335) | ARS $170 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (ARS $766) | ARS $118 | + 550% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$689 (ARS $45,460) | ARS $51,130 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.33 (ARS $22) | ARS $5.00 | + 335% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$80 (ARS $5,249) | ARS $1,708 | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (ARS $2,214) | ARS $259 | + 753% | |
TOTAL | + 400% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $304,728 (NZ$4,615) in Auckland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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