Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States vs San Luis, Argentina
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 163% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (ARS $1,282) | ARS $652 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (ARS $703) | ARS $505 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (ARS $326) | ARS $127 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (ARS $74) | ARS $68 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.81 (ARS $261) | ARS $105 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.42 (ARS $318) | ARS $50 | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.61 (ARS $521) | ARS $176 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (ARS $292) | ARS $75 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (ARS $150) | ARS $35 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (ARS $272) | ARS $61 | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (ARS $1,116) | ARS $229 | + 388% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (ARS $179) | ARS $116 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (ARS $172) | ARS $22 | + 684% | |
| Housing | + 531% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 531% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,808 (ARS $168,030) | ARS $20,335 | + 726% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,282 (ARS $119,189) | ARS $14,313 | + 733% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (ARS $17,395) | ARS $4,748 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,422 (ARS $132,132) | ARS $18,747 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,024 (ARS $95,171) | ARS $11,819 | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (ARS $11,512) | ARS $2,238 | + 414% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (ARS $4,121) | ARS $887 | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (ARS $23,859) | ARS $14,392 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (ARS $7,355) | ARS $7,538 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (ARS $882) | ARS $291 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (ARS $2,181) | ARS $172 | + 1165% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 167% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (ARS $3,768) | ARS $1,609 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (ARS $3,764) | ARS $1,148 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (ARS $8,357) | ARS $4,374 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (ARS $9,976) | ARS $4,678 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 123% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,021 (ARS $2,046,826) | ARS $577,413 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (ARS $49) | ARS $51 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (ARS $4,179) | ARS $2,086 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (ARS $1,572) | ARS $248 | + 534% | |
| Personal Care | + 345% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 345% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (ARS $696) | ARS $302 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (ARS $2,251) | ARS $389 | + 478% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (ARS $8,052) | ARS $743 | + 984% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (ARS $707) | ARS $204 | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.17 (ARS $294) | ARS $134 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.49 (ARS $417) | ARS $159 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (ARS $376) | ARS $58 | + 549% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (ARS $187) | ARS $57 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (ARS $1,818) | ARS $404 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 127% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (ARS $4,732) | ARS $712 | + 565% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (ARS $2,171) | ARS $449 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (ARS $16,075) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (ARS $6,492) | ARS $2,648 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (ARS $1,059) | ARS $270 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (ARS $488) | ARS $103 | + 374% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (ARS $528) | ARS $86 | + 517% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $377 (ARS $34,999) | ARS $56,697 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (ARS $28) | ARS $16 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (ARS $5,443) | ARS $2,186 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (ARS $665) | ARS $117 | + 470% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,137 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 221% more expensive than in San Luis (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $201,927 ($2,172) in Houston, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $63,000 in San Luis.
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