Cost of living in Plymouth, United Kingdom vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 220% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (ARS $1,217) | ARS $367 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.13 (ARS $607) | ARS $301 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.01 (ARS $475) | ARS $88 | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (ARS $90) | ARS $60 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (ARS $294) | ARS $78 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.42 (ARS $286) | ARS $55 | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.33 (ARS $630) | ARS $129 | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.08 (ARS $246) | ARS $44 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (ARS $96) | ARS $27 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.53 (ARS $181) | ARS $58 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $930) | ARS $201 | + 362% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.67 (ARS $198) | ARS $92 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.68 (ARS $80) | ARS $32 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 428% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 428% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £874 (ARS $103,426) | ARS $20,002 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £777 (ARS $91,906) | ARS $11,466 | + 702% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £234 (ARS $27,692) | ARS $3,242 | + 754% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,154 (ARS $136,512) | ARS $11,715 | + 1065% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £444 (ARS $52,490) | ARS $10,117 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 (ARS $15,763) | ARS $2,131 | + 640% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (ARS $2,773) | ARS $1,505 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £324 (ARS $38,335) | ARS $23,718 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (ARS $9,727) | ARS $4,797 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.64 (ARS $667) | ARS $226 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (ARS $1,122) | ARS $164 | + 584% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (ARS $7,549) | ARS $1,556 | + 385% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (ARS $2,862) | ARS $1,430 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (ARS $6,167) | ARS $4,439 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (ARS $5,914) | ARS $3,546 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 221% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,585 (ARS $2,198,215) | ARS $558,062 | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (ARS $143) | ARS $44 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (ARS $5,907) | ARS $1,866 | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (ARS $1,676) | ARS $756 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 201% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.13 (ARS $370) | ARS $128 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $976) | ARS $150 | + 552% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £48 (ARS $5,732) | ARS $769 | + 645% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (ARS $381) | ARS $66 | + 480% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (ARS $186) | ARS $108 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (ARS $330) | ARS $201 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.45 (ARS $171) | ARS $83 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.31 (ARS $155) | ARS $122 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (ARS $1,140) | ARS $302 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 177% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (ARS $3,361) | ARS $731 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (ARS $2,189) | ARS $521 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £103 (ARS $12,232) | ARS $956 | + 1179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (ARS $8,818) | ARS $1,359 | + 549% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (ARS $811) | ARS $313 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (ARS $330) | ARS $152 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.69 (ARS $436) | ARS $91 | + 380% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (ARS $51,179) | ARS $58,928 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (ARS $9) | ARS $2.16 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (ARS $3,764) | ARS $1,567 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (ARS $1,041) | ARS $248 | + 320% | |
| TOTAL | + 249% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 310 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 249% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $195,307 (£1,651) in Plymouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $56,000 in San Juan.
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