Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 186% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 16 different people.
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 155% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (ARS $1,077) | ARS $564 | 91% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (ARS $703) | ARS $348 | 102% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.76 (ARS $247) | ARS $95 | 160% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.61 (ARS $54) | ARS $67 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.69 (ARS $241) | ARS $83 | 192% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.11 (ARS $279) | ARS $60 | 367% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.81 (ARS $432) | ARS $144 | 199% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.72 (ARS $244) | ARS $53 | 362% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.53 (ARS $138) | ARS $29 | 381% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.82 (ARS $253) | ARS $62 | 309% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $12 (ARS $1,092) | ARS $210 | 421% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.36 (ARS $122) | ARS $102 | 20% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.30 (ARS $117) | ARS $28 | 322% |
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 301% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $976 (ARS $87,587) | ARS $20,827 | 321% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $945 (ARS $84,856) | ARS $12,882 | 559% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $211 (ARS $18,980) | ARS $3,325 | 471% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $901 (ARS $80,889) | ARS $12,796 | 532% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $580 (ARS $52,054) | ARS $9,106 | 472% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $83 (ARS $7,412) | ARS $2,070 | 258% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 (ARS $3,735) | ARS $1,692 | 121% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $270 (ARS $24,195) | ARS $24,446 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $132 (ARS $11,813) | ARS $6,484 | 82% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (ARS $611) | ARS $233 | 162% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (ARS $1,402) | ARS $180 | 680% |
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $30 (ARS $2,690) | ARS $1,624 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 (ARS $3,306) | ARS $1,895 | 75% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $64 (ARS $5,788) | ARS $4,655 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $106 (ARS $9,557) | ARS $4,313 | 122% |
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 193% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $19,048 (ARS $1,709,616) | ARS $624,384 | 174% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.67 (ARS $60) | ARS $46 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $60 (ARS $5,385) | ARS $1,353 | 298% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $13 (ARS $1,211) | ARS $657 | 84% |
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 191% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $3.77 (ARS $338) | ARS $175 | 93% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $10 (ARS $930) | ARS $401 | 132% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $73 (ARS $6,533) | ARS $947 | 590% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (ARS $673) | ARS $138 | 388% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.01 (ARS $270) | ARS $137 | 97% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.98 (ARS $447) | ARS $198 | 125% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.85 (ARS $166) | ARS $72 | 131% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.87 (ARS $168) | ARS $82 | 104% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (ARS $1,257) | ARS $327 | 284% |
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 126% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Niagara Falls, New York (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $33 (ARS $2,921) | ARS $720 | 305% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $20 (ARS $1,791) | ARS $521 | 243% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $67 (ARS $5,997) | ARS $1,500 | 300% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $62 (ARS $5,608) | ARS $1,388 | 304% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $7 (ARS $648) | ARS $344 | 88% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.68 (ARS $420) | ARS $170 | 147% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.28 (ARS $474) | ARS $118 | 302% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (ARS $38,505) | ARS $51,130 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.17 (ARS $15) | ARS $5.00 | 199% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $34 (ARS $3,069) | ARS $1,708 | 80% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (ARS $910) | ARS $259 | 251% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $174,294 ($1,942) in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.