Cost of living in Genoa, Italy vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 254% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,273) | ARS $367 | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $754) | ARS $301 | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (ARS $583) | ARS $88 | + 566% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (ARS $148) | ARS $60 | + 149% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 (ARS $383) | ARS $78 | + 390% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (ARS $233) | ARS $55 | + 321% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $639) | ARS $129 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (ARS $204) | ARS $44 | + 361% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (ARS $115) | ARS $27 | + 320% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (ARS $160) | ARS $58 | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $677) | ARS $201 | + 236% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (ARS $207) | ARS $92 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (ARS $122) | ARS $32 | + 284% | |
Housing | + 275% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 275% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (ARS $88,152) | ARS $20,002 | + 341% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €637 (ARS $67,000) | ARS $11,466 | + 484% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (ARS $10,672) | ARS $3,242 | + 229% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (ARS $74,270) | ARS $11,715 | + 534% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €462 (ARS $48,617) | ARS $10,117 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (ARS $10,550) | ARS $2,131 | + 395% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (ARS $2,264) | ARS $1,505 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €356 (ARS $37,514) | ARS $23,718 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (ARS $12,171) | ARS $4,797 | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.22 (ARS $444) | ARS $226 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $1,171) | ARS $164 | + 615% | |
Clothes | + 255% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 255% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (ARS $9,170) | ARS $1,556 | + 490% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (ARS $4,194) | ARS $1,430 | + 193% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (ARS $10,401) | ARS $4,439 | + 134% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €158 (ARS $16,660) | ARS $3,546 | + 370% | |
Transportation | + 206% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 206% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,371 (ARS $2,354,734) | ARS $558,062 | + 322% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (ARS $168) | ARS $44 | + 285% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (ARS $4,892) | ARS $1,866 | + 162% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (ARS $1,740) | ARS $756 | + 130% | |
Personal Care | + 339% | |||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 339% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $839) | ARS $128 | + 557% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $1,205) | ARS $150 | + 705% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (ARS $8,909) | ARS $769 | + 1059% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (ARS $442) | ARS $66 | + 573% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (ARS $339) | ARS $108 | + 213% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (ARS $348) | ARS $201 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (ARS $199) | ARS $83 | + 139% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (ARS $176) | ARS $122 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (ARS $1,746) | ARS $302 | + 478% | |
Entertainment | + 191% | |||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 191% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (ARS $3,943) | ARS $731 | + 440% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $1,708) | ARS $521 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (ARS $6,184) | ARS $956 | + 547% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (ARS $7,539) | ARS $1,359 | + 455% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $831) | ARS $313 | + 166% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (ARS $161) | ARS $152 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (ARS $545) | ARS $91 | + 499% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (ARS $50,038) | ARS $58,928 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (ARS $18) | ARS $2.16 | + 741% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (ARS $6,317) | ARS $1,567 | + 303% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (ARS $554) | ARS $248 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 236% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 236% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $198,262 (€1,884) in Genoa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $59,000 in San Juan.
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