Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 241% | |||
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Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 241% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (ARS $1,244) | ARS $367 | + 239% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (ARS $686) | ARS $301 | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (ARS $305) | ARS $88 | + 249% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (ARS $77) | ARS $60 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.19 (ARS $189) | ARS $78 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (ARS $304) | ARS $55 | + 450% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (ARS $413) | ARS $129 | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (ARS $236) | ARS $44 | + 433% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (ARS $145) | ARS $27 | + 432% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (ARS $314) | ARS $58 | + 441% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (ARS $1,174) | ARS $201 | + 483% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.77 (ARS $153) | ARS $92 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (ARS $152) | ARS $32 | + 377% | |
Housing | + 511% | |||
Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 511% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,569 (ARS $135,254) | ARS $20,002 | + 576% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,300 (ARS $112,088) | ARS $11,466 | + 878% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (ARS $15,371) | ARS $3,242 | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,329 (ARS $114,529) | ARS $11,715 | + 878% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (ARS $76,626) | ARS $10,117 | + 657% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (ARS $12,258) | ARS $2,131 | + 475% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (ARS $5,395) | ARS $1,505 | + 259% | |
40” flat screen tv | $284 (ARS $24,447) | ARS $23,718 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (ARS $10,472) | ARS $4,797 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (ARS $806) | ARS $226 | + 257% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (ARS $2,341) | ARS $164 | + 1328% | |
Clothes | + 161% | |||
Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 161% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (ARS $3,508) | ARS $1,556 | + 126% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (ARS $4,340) | ARS $1,430 | + 204% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (ARS $7,451) | ARS $4,439 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (ARS $9,374) | ARS $3,546 | + 164% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 151% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,715 (ARS $2,389,092) | ARS $558,062 | + 328% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (ARS $50) | ARS $44 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (ARS $4,647) | ARS $1,866 | + 149% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (ARS $1,410) | ARS $756 | + 87% | |
Personal Care | + 405% | |||
Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 405% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (ARS $660) | ARS $128 | + 417% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (ARS $1,053) | ARS $150 | + 604% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (ARS $14,034) | ARS $769 | + 1725% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (ARS $632) | ARS $66 | + 862% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (ARS $277) | ARS $108 | + 156% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (ARS $357) | ARS $201 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (ARS $265) | ARS $83 | + 218% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (ARS $143) | ARS $122 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (ARS $1,466) | ARS $302 | + 385% | |
Entertainment | + 177% | |||
Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 177% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (ARS $4,022) | ARS $731 | + 450% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (ARS $1,917) | ARS $521 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (ARS $16,739) | ARS $956 | + 1650% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (ARS $5,614) | ARS $1,359 | + 313% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (ARS $970) | ARS $313 | + 210% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (ARS $386) | ARS $152 | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (ARS $479) | ARS $91 | + 427% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (ARS $36,650) | ARS $58,928 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (ARS $23) | ARS $2.16 | + 963% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (ARS $3,990) | ARS $1,567 | + 155% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.86 (ARS $505) | ARS $248 | + 104% | |
TOTAL | + 261% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 261% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $230,899 ($2,679) in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.
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