Cost of living in Neuquén, Argentina vs San Juan, Puerto Rico (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 77% | |||
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Food in Neuquén (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]551 | ARS $ [BM]2,164 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]424 | ARS $ [BM]1,152 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]129 | ARS $ [BM]571 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]65 | ARS $ [BM]282 | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]131 | ARS $ [BM]542 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]94 | ARS $ [BM]727 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]226 | ARS $ [BM]732 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]87 | ARS $ [BM]922 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]55 | ARS $ [BM]483 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]75 | ARS $ [BM]277 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]341 | ARS $ [BM]2,395 | - 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]140 | ARS $ [BM]221 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]49 | ARS $ [BM]327 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Neuquén (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]47,433 | ARS $ [BM]237,013 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]27,217 | ARS $ [BM]148,781 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]4,365 | ARS $ [BM]26,508 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]26,680 | ARS $ [BM]120,307 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]22,346 | ARS $ [BM]84,240 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,322 | ARS $ [BM]19,578 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,764 | ARS $ [BM]6,708 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]26,740 | ARS $ [BM]57,316 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]12,479 | ARS $ [BM]14,778 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]403 | ARS $ [BM]989 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]212 | ARS $ [BM]2,615 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Neuquén (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]2,968 | ARS $ [BM]7,164 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,202 | ARS $ [BM]7,976 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]6,464 | ARS $ [BM]13,769 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]3,886 | ARS $ [BM]14,413 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Neuquén (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]1,048,680 | ARS $ [BM]4,059,007 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]52 | ARS $ [BM]120 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,295 | ARS $ [BM]5,205 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]329 | ARS $ [BM]2,978 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in Neuquén (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]322 | ARS $ [BM]1,020 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]684 | ARS $ [BM]1,995 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]882 | ARS $ [BM]6,132 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]315 | ARS $ [BM]936 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]87 | ARS $ [BM]571 | - 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]126 | ARS $ [BM]670 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]84 | ARS $ [BM]480 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]85 | ARS $ [BM]370 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]481 | ARS $ [BM]3,666 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Neuquén (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,015 | ARS $ [BM]5,882 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]728 | ARS $ [BM]2,525 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]1,798 | ARS $ [BM]9,596 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]1,762 | ARS $ [BM]11,110 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]223 | ARS $ [BM]1,292 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]74 | ARS $ [BM]519 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]123 | ARS $ [BM]456 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]46,574 | ARS $ [BM]73,944 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]1.40 | ARS $ [BM]19 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]1,255 | ARS $ [BM]5,627 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]97 | ARS $ [BM]1,476 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Neuquén (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,500 in San Juan you would need to make just about $1,053 (ARS $94,578) in Neuquén.
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