Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 196% | |||
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Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 196% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $1,097) | ARS $367 | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $728) | ARS $301 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.28 (ARS $445) | ARS $88 | + 408% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (ARS $90) | ARS $60 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.41 (ARS $251) | ARS $78 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (ARS $242) | ARS $55 | + 338% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (ARS $462) | ARS $129 | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (ARS $230) | ARS $44 | + 420% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (ARS $156) | ARS $27 | + 472% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (ARS $110) | ARS $58 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $671) | ARS $201 | + 233% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (ARS $186) | ARS $92 | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (ARS $86) | ARS $32 | + 171% | |
Housing | + 369% | |||
Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 369% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,150 (ARS $119,614) | ARS $20,002 | + 498% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €840 (ARS $87,396) | ARS $11,466 | + 662% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (ARS $18,745) | ARS $3,242 | + 478% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €788 (ARS $81,895) | ARS $11,715 | + 599% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €625 (ARS $64,996) | ARS $10,117 | + 542% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (ARS $14,559) | ARS $2,131 | + 583% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $2,403) | ARS $1,505 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | €384 (ARS $39,948) | ARS $23,718 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (ARS $7,883) | ARS $4,797 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 (ARS $622) | ARS $226 | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $1,159) | ARS $164 | + 607% | |
Clothes | + 207% | |||
Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 207% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (ARS $8,781) | ARS $1,556 | + 464% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (ARS $3,699) | ARS $1,430 | + 159% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (ARS $9,479) | ARS $4,439 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (ARS $10,176) | ARS $3,546 | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 227% | |||
Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 227% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,050 (ARS $2,501,022) | ARS $558,062 | + 348% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (ARS $148) | ARS $44 | + 241% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (ARS $5,701) | ARS $1,866 | + 205% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (ARS $1,734) | ARS $756 | + 129% | |
Personal Care | + 195% | |||
Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 195% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (ARS $1,204) | ARS $128 | + 843% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (ARS $520) | ARS $150 | + 247% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (ARS $3,099) | ARS $769 | + 303% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (ARS $624) | ARS $66 | + 850% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (ARS $248) | ARS $108 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (ARS $278) | ARS $201 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (ARS $124) | ARS $83 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (ARS $139) | ARS $122 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (ARS $1,611) | ARS $302 | + 433% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 116% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (ARS $2,705) | ARS $731 | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $1,792) | ARS $521 | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (ARS $7,847) | ARS $956 | + 721% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (ARS $4,966) | ARS $1,359 | + 265% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (ARS $734) | ARS $313 | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (ARS $335) | ARS $152 | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 (ARS $333) | ARS $91 | + 266% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (ARS $47,906) | ARS $58,928 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (ARS $10) | ARS $2.16 | + 354% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (ARS $3,349) | ARS $1,567 | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (ARS $597) | ARS $248 | + 141% | |
TOTAL | + 224% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 224% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $197,872 (€1,903) in Darmstadt to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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