Cost of living in Montpellier, France vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 297% | |||
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Food in Montpellier (France) is 297% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $367 | + 323% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $912) | ARS $301 | + 203% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.45 (ARS $574) | ARS $88 | + 555% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $101) | ARS $60 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.54 (ARS $478) | ARS $78 | + 512% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (ARS $267) | ARS $55 | + 382% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (ARS $898) | ARS $129 | + 596% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (ARS $224) | ARS $44 | + 406% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (ARS $153) | ARS $27 | + 460% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (ARS $207) | ARS $58 | + 257% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (ARS $835) | ARS $201 | + 314% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (ARS $197) | ARS $92 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (ARS $103) | ARS $32 | + 221% | |
Housing | + 352% | |||
Housing in Montpellier (France) is 352% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,295 (ARS $136,360) | ARS $20,002 | + 582% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €928 (ARS $97,712) | ARS $11,466 | + 752% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (ARS $12,303) | ARS $3,242 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €698 (ARS $73,521) | ARS $11,715 | + 528% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (ARS $60,779) | ARS $10,117 | + 501% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (ARS $5,715) | ARS $2,131 | + 168% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (ARS $2,832) | ARS $1,505 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (ARS $42,136) | ARS $23,718 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (ARS $14,991) | ARS $4,797 | + 212% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $711) | ARS $226 | + 215% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $1,207) | ARS $164 | + 636% | |
Clothes | + 196% | |||
Clothes in Montpellier (France) is 196% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (ARS $8,560) | ARS $1,556 | + 450% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (ARS $3,511) | ARS $1,430 | + 146% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (ARS $8,860) | ARS $4,439 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (ARS $10,335) | ARS $3,546 | + 191% | |
Transportation | + 223% | |||
Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 223% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 (ARS $2,577,744) | ARS $558,062 | + 362% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (ARS $147) | ARS $44 | + 237% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (ARS $4,986) | ARS $1,866 | + 167% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (ARS $2,776) | ARS $756 | + 267% | |
Personal Care | + 263% | |||
Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 263% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 (ARS $591) | ARS $128 | + 362% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $1,137) | ARS $150 | + 659% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (ARS $2,518) | ARS $769 | + 227% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (ARS $499) | ARS $66 | + 660% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 (ARS $459) | ARS $108 | + 324% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (ARS $387) | ARS $201 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (ARS $201) | ARS $83 | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (ARS $257) | ARS $122 | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $2,063) | ARS $302 | + 583% | |
Entertainment | + 243% | |||
Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 243% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (ARS $3,974) | ARS $731 | + 444% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $1,801) | ARS $521 | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (ARS $9,010) | ARS $956 | + 842% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (ARS $6,225) | ARS $1,359 | + 358% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $991) | ARS $313 | + 217% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (ARS $369) | ARS $152 | + 143% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.51 (ARS $580) | ARS $91 | + 538% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (ARS $53,397) | ARS $58,928 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (ARS $51) | ARS $2.16 | + 2251% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (ARS $3,950) | ARS $1,567 | + 152% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $876) | ARS $248 | + 254% | |
TOTAL | + 269% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 269% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $210,307 (€1,998) in Montpellier to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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