Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
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Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 216% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
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St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$17 (ARS $1,526) | ARS $564 | 170% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
$7 (ARS $670) | ARS $348 | 93% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
$4.13 (ARS $373) | ARS $95 | 291% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$0.83 (ARS $75) | ARS $67 | 12% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$2.38 (ARS $215) | ARS $83 | 160% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$4.10 (ARS $370) | ARS $60 | 519% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$6 (ARS $549) | ARS $144 | 281% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$3.10 (ARS $280) | ARS $53 | 430% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$1.68 (ARS $152) | ARS $29 | 432% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
$2.37 (ARS $214) | ARS $62 | 245% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
$17 (ARS $1,535) | ARS $210 | 632% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$1.93 (ARS $174) | ARS $102 | 71% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$1.86 (ARS $168) | ARS $28 | 507% |
Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 385% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,368 (ARS $123,504) | ARS $20,827 | 493% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$968 (ARS $87,416) | ARS $12,882 | 579% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$181 (ARS $16,342) | ARS $3,325 | 391% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,128 (ARS $101,878) | ARS $12,796 | 696% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$741 (ARS $66,938) | ARS $9,106 | 635% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$103 (ARS $9,301) | ARS $2,070 | 349% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$43 (ARS $3,871) | ARS $1,692 | 129% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$229 (ARS $20,657) | ARS $24,446 | 16% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
$132 (ARS $11,890) | ARS $6,484 | 83% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
$10 (ARS $937) | ARS $233 | 302% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
$23 (ARS $2,101) | ARS $180 | 1069% |
Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 93% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$45 (ARS $4,102) | ARS $1,624 | 153% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
$39 (ARS $3,484) | ARS $1,895 | 84% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
$89 (ARS $8,054) | ARS $4,655 | 73% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$91 (ARS $8,199) | ARS $4,313 | 90% |
Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 261% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$24,475 (ARS $2,210,174) | ARS $624,384 | 254% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.53 (ARS $48) | ARS $46 | 3% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
$77 (ARS $6,982) | ARS $1,353 | 416% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
$14 (ARS $1,274) | ARS $657 | 94% |
Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 283% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$6 (ARS $582) | ARS $175 | 232% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
$8 (ARS $743) | ARS $401 | 85% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
$95 (ARS $8,618) | ARS $947 | 810% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
$7 (ARS $644) | ARS $138 | 367% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
$3.83 (ARS $346) | ARS $137 | 152% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
$5.36 (ARS $484) | ARS $198 | 144% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
$3.96 (ARS $358) | ARS $72 | 398% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
$2.01 (ARS $182) | ARS $82 | 121% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
$20 (ARS $1,790) | ARS $327 | 447% |
Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 198% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$46 (ARS $4,133) | ARS $720 | 474% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
$23 (ARS $2,034) | ARS $521 | 290% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
$199 (ARS $17,938) | ARS $1,500 | 1096% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
$71 (ARS $6,442) | ARS $1,388 | 364% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
$11 (ARS $954) | ARS $344 | 177% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
$5.42 (ARS $489) | ARS $170 | 188% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$5.72 (ARS $516) | ARS $118 | 338% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
$404 (ARS $36,517) | ARS $51,130 | 29% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
$0.32 (ARS $29) | ARS $5.00 | 476% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
$53 (ARS $4,766) | ARS $1,708 | 179% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
$6 (ARS $577) | ARS $259 | 122% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $233,903 ($2,590) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $66,000 in San Juan.