Cost of living in Punasa, India vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punasa (India) is 36% 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) | ₨200 (ARS $237) | ARS $301 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (ARS $237) | ARS $88 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (ARS $59) | ARS $60 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (ARS $85) | ARS $78 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (ARS $24) | ARS $55 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (ARS $591) | ARS $129 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (ARS $71) | ARS $44 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 (ARS $12) | ARS $27 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (ARS $166) | ARS $58 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 (ARS $1,419) | ARS $201 | + 605% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (ARS $71) | ARS $92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (ARS $12) | ARS $32 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Punasa (India) is about the same as 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 | - | ARS $11,466 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ARS $3,242 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $11,715 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $10,117 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (ARS $1,183) | ARS $2,131 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (ARS $828) | ARS $1,505 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨50,000 (ARS $59,139) | ARS $23,718 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,000 (ARS $17,742) | ARS $4,797 | + 270% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨900 (ARS $1,064) | ARS $226 | + 372% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $164 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Punasa (India) is 41% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (ARS $2,366) | ARS $1,556 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (ARS $2,366) | ARS $1,430 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (ARS $4,731) | ARS $4,439 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (ARS $2,366) | ARS $3,546 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Punasa (India) is 26% 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 | ₨74 (ARS $88) | ARS $44 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $1,866 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Punasa (India) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (ARS $142) | ARS $128 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $150 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $769 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 (ARS $355) | ARS $66 | + 440% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨70 (ARS $83) | ARS $108 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 (ARS $132) | ARS $201 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨80 (ARS $95) | ARS $83 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (ARS $53) | ARS $122 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ARS $302 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Punasa (India) is 5% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (ARS $591) | ARS $731 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (ARS $142) | ARS $521 | - 73% | |
| 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 | ₨700 (ARS $828) | ARS $1,359 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (ARS $177) | ARS $313 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 (ARS $47) | ARS $152 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨152 (ARS $179) | ARS $91 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,000 (ARS $57,956) | ARS $58,928 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ARS $1,567 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (ARS $331) | ARS $248 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Punasa (India) is 10% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $67,128 (₨56,754) in Punasa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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