Cost of living in Nukus, Uzbekistan vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 12% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,000 сўм (ARS $287) | ARS $367 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 сўм (ARS $410) | ARS $301 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25,000 сўм (ARS $205) | ARS $88 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,000 сўм (ARS $41) | ARS $60 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,600 сўм (ARS $128) | ARS $78 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 сўм (ARS $21) | ARS $55 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,000 сўм (ARS $123) | ARS $129 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 сўм (ARS $41) | ARS $44 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,000 сўм (ARS $33) | ARS $27 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 сўм (ARS $82) | ARS $58 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 сўм (ARS $246) | ARS $201 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15,000 сўм (ARS $123) | ARS $92 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 сўм (ARS $12) | ARS $32 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 39% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 сўм (ARS $20,514) | ARS $20,002 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (ARS $12,309) | ARS $11,466 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000,000 сўм (ARS $8,206) | ARS $3,242 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 сўм (ARS $16,412) | ARS $11,715 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200,000 сўм (ARS $9,847) | ARS $10,117 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800,000 сўм (ARS $6,565) | ARS $2,131 | + 208% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 сўм (ARS $1,641) | ARS $1,505 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 сўм (ARS $20,514) | ARS $23,718 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700,000 сўм (ARS $5,744) | ARS $4,797 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 сўм (ARS $246) | ARS $226 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 сўм (ARS $410) | ARS $164 | + 150% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 69% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 сўм (ARS $328) | ARS $1,556 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70,000 сўм (ARS $574) | ARS $1,430 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 сўм (ARS $821) | ARS $4,439 | - 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 сўм (ARS $821) | ARS $3,546 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 27% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000,000 сўм (ARS $574,403) | ARS $558,062 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,000 сўм (ARS $49) | ARS $44 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100,000 сўм (ARS $821) | ARS $1,866 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 53% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 сўм (ARS $410) | ARS $128 | + 221% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 сўм (ARS $164) | ARS $150 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $769 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 сўм (ARS $164) | ARS $66 | + 150% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 сўм (ARS $513) | ARS $108 | + 374% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 сўм (ARS $205) | ARS $201 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 сўм (ARS $82) | ARS $83 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 сўм (ARS $41) | ARS $122 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ARS $302 | - | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 11% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 сўм (ARS $574) | ARS $731 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 сўм (ARS $821) | ARS $521 | + 57% | |
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 | 150,000 сўм (ARS $1,231) | ARS $1,359 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 сўм (ARS $205) | ARS $313 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 сўм (ARS $205) | ARS $152 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 сўм (ARS $246) | ARS $91 | + 171% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 сўм (ARS $32,823) | ARS $58,928 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 сўм (ARS $1,641) | ARS $1,567 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 сўм (ARS $164) | ARS $248 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ARS $56,000 in San Juan you would need to make just about ARS $55,958 (6,819,378 сўм) in Nukus.
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