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

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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Nagercoil (India) is 10% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (ARS $355) | ARS $367 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨212 (ARS $250) | ARS $301 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (ARS $83) | ARS $88 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (ARS $65) | ARS $60 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (ARS $71) | ARS $78 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨18 (ARS $21) | ARS $55 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (ARS $237) | ARS $129 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 (ARS $237) | ARS $44 | + 435% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (ARS $26) | ARS $27 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (ARS $142) | ARS $58 | + 145% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨150 (ARS $177) | ARS $201 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (ARS $71) | ARS $92 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (ARS $30) | ARS $32 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Nagercoil (India) is 41% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ARS $20,002 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 (ARS $8,279) | ARS $11,466 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (ARS $1,774) | ARS $3,242 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨12,144 (ARS $14,363) | ARS $11,715 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨5,331 (ARS $6,306) | ARS $10,117 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (ARS $2,366) | ARS $2,131 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨4,000 (ARS $4,731) | ARS $1,505 | + 214% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (ARS $70,966) | ARS $23,718 | + 199% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,000 (ARS $10,645) | ARS $4,797 | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (ARS $237) | ARS $226 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (ARS $591) | ARS $164 | + 261% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Nagercoil (India) is 23% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (ARS $2,957) | ARS $1,556 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨500 (ARS $591) | ARS $1,430 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (ARS $3,548) | ARS $4,439 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (ARS $2,366) | ARS $3,546 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Nagercoil (India) is 9% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (ARS $1,005,357) | ARS $558,062 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (ARS $83) | ARS $44 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,053 (ARS $1,245) | ARS $1,866 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Nagercoil (India) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (ARS $59) | ARS $128 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (ARS $118) | ARS $150 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $769 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (ARS $118) | ARS $66 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 (ARS $177) | ARS $108 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (ARS $142) | ARS $201 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (ARS $118) | ARS $83 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (ARS $59) | ARS $122 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨120 (ARS $142) | ARS $302 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Nagercoil (India) is 10% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (ARS $1,183) | ARS $731 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 (ARS $296) | ARS $521 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $956 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (ARS $1,183) | ARS $1,359 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,000 (ARS $1,183) | ARS $313 | + 278% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨250 (ARS $296) | ARS $152 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (ARS $355) | ARS $91 | + 290% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $58,928 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨500 (ARS $591) | ARS $1,567 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 (ARS $118) | ARS $248 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nagercoil (India) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $69,612 (₨58,855) in Nagercoil to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $59,000 in San Juan.
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