Cost of living in Mangalore, India vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Mangalore (India) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨183 (ARS $214) | ARS $367 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (ARS $279) | ARS $301 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (ARS $122) | ARS $88 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (ARS $51) | ARS $60 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (ARS $87) | ARS $78 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (ARS $48) | ARS $55 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨159 (ARS $187) | ARS $129 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (ARS $159) | ARS $44 | + 260% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (ARS $34) | ARS $27 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (ARS $173) | ARS $58 | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨503 (ARS $590) | ARS $201 | + 193% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (ARS $96) | ARS $92 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (ARS $39) | ARS $32 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Mangalore (India) is 45% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,446 (ARS $26,324) | ARS $20,002 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,058 (ARS $18,832) | ARS $11,466 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,859 (ARS $6,871) | ARS $3,242 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,394 (ARS $16,880) | ARS $11,715 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,231 (ARS $10,826) | ARS $10,117 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,081 (ARS $4,786) | ARS $2,131 | + 125% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨875 (ARS $1,027) | ARS $1,505 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,523 (ARS $33,451) | ARS $23,718 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,972 (ARS $10,522) | ARS $4,797 | + 119% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (ARS $437) | ARS $226 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨645 (ARS $757) | ARS $164 | + 362% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 34% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,082 (ARS $2,442) | ARS $1,556 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,739 (ARS $2,039) | ARS $1,430 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (ARS $4,720) | ARS $4,439 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,022 (ARS $3,544) | ARS $3,546 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 8% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨801,776 (ARS $940,297) | ARS $558,062 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (ARS $88) | ARS $44 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (ARS $1,441) | ARS $1,866 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (ARS $262) | ARS $756 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is 39% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (ARS $116) | ARS $128 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (ARS $305) | ARS $150 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (ARS $586) | ARS $769 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (ARS $147) | ARS $66 | + 124% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 (ARS $152) | ARS $108 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (ARS $338) | ARS $201 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (ARS $167) | ARS $83 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (ARS $67) | ARS $122 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (ARS $238) | ARS $302 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (ARS $888) | ARS $731 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨359 (ARS $421) | ARS $521 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,464 (ARS $1,717) | ARS $956 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (ARS $2,151) | ARS $1,359 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨692 (ARS $812) | ARS $313 | + 160% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (ARS $150) | ARS $152 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (ARS $205) | ARS $91 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,539 (ARS $44,025) | ARS $58,928 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (ARS $1.17) | ARS $2.16 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,497 (ARS $1,755) | ARS $1,567 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (ARS $212) | ARS $248 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mangalore (India) is 20% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $66,055 (₨56,324) in Mangalore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $55,000 in San Juan.
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