Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States vs San Juan, Argentina (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | + 463% | |||
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Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 463% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]2,719 | ARS $ [BM]564 | + 382% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]1,193 | ARS $ [BM]348 | + 243% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]664 | ARS $ [BM]95 | + 597% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]134 | ARS $ [BM]67 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]383 | ARS $ [BM]83 | + 363% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]659 | ARS $ [BM]60 | + 1003% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]979 | ARS $ [BM]144 | + 579% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]500 | ARS $ [BM]53 | + 845% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]271 | ARS $ [BM]29 | + 848% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]381 | ARS $ [BM]62 | + 515% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]2,736 | ARS $ [BM]210 | + 1205% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]310 | ARS $ [BM]102 | + 205% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]299 | ARS $ [BM]28 | + 982% | |
Housing | + 764% | |||
Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 764% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]220,087 | ARS $ [BM]20,827 | + 957% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]155,776 | ARS $ [BM]12,882 | + 1109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]29,121 | ARS $ [BM]3,325 | + 776% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]181,548 | ARS $ [BM]12,796 | + 1319% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]119,285 | ARS $ [BM]9,106 | + 1210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]16,575 | ARS $ [BM]2,070 | + 701% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]6,898 | ARS $ [BM]1,692 | + 308% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]36,810 | ARS $ [BM]24,446 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]21,188 | ARS $ [BM]6,484 | + 227% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,669 | ARS $ [BM]233 | + 617% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]3,744 | ARS $ [BM]180 | + 1984% | |
Clothes | + 243% | |||
Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 243% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]7,309 | ARS $ [BM]1,624 | + 350% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]6,208 | ARS $ [BM]1,895 | + 228% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]14,353 | ARS $ [BM]4,655 | + 208% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]14,610 | ARS $ [BM]4,313 | + 239% | |
Transportation | + 544% | |||
Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 544% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]3,938,574 | ARS $ [BM]624,384 | + 531% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]85 | ARS $ [BM]46 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]12,442 | ARS $ [BM]1,353 | + 820% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]2,271 | ARS $ [BM]657 | + 246% | |
Personal Care | + 583% | |||
Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 583% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,037 | ARS $ [BM]175 | + 492% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,325 | ARS $ [BM]401 | + 230% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]15,357 | ARS $ [BM]947 | + 1522% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]1,147 | ARS $ [BM]138 | + 732% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]616 | ARS $ [BM]137 | + 350% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]863 | ARS $ [BM]198 | + 335% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]638 | ARS $ [BM]72 | + 787% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]324 | ARS $ [BM]82 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]3,191 | ARS $ [BM]327 | + 875% | |
Entertainment | + 432% | |||
Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 432% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]7,364 | ARS $ [BM]720 | + 922% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]3,625 | ARS $ [BM]521 | + 595% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]31,966 | ARS $ [BM]1,500 | + 2031% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]11,480 | ARS $ [BM]1,388 | + 727% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,699 | ARS $ [BM]344 | + 394% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]872 | ARS $ [BM]170 | + 413% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]920 | ARS $ [BM]118 | + 680% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]65,074 | ARS $ [BM]51,130 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]51 | ARS $ [BM]5.00 | + 926% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]8,494 | ARS $ [BM]1,708 | + 397% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]1,028 | ARS $ [BM]259 | + 296% | |
TOTAL | + 532% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 532% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $416,820 ($4,616) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $66,000 in San Juan.
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