Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $561 (CH$4,232) | CH$9,069 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $450 (CH$3,396) | CH$4,859 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 (CH$1,041) | CH$1,857 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $71 (CH$535) | CH$834 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $115 (CH$871) | CH$2,250 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $74 (CH$560) | CH$1,174 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $234 (CH$1,763) | CH$3,876 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $89 (CH$670) | CH$1,252 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (CH$330) | CH$760 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $74 (CH$558) | CH$845 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $254 (CH$1,913) | CH$4,505 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 (CH$1,004) | CH$1,564 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 (CH$211) | CH$426 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,259 (CH$190,436) | CH$764,172 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $14,703 (CH$110,854) | CH$495,569 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,457 (CH$33,603) | CH$56,817 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,929 (CH$150,250) | CH$491,464 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,047 (CH$105,902) | CH$314,365 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,871 (CH$29,182) | CH$42,392 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,169 (CH$8,813) | CH$15,416 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,817 (CH$262,497) | CH$226,274 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,803 (CH$104,067) | CH$63,170 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 (CH$2,640) | CH$7,544 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $369 (CH$2,783) | CH$4,551 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,052 (CH$23,007) | CH$37,595 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,938 (CH$14,608) | CH$20,779 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,749 (CH$50,887) | CH$46,108 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,640 (CH$34,981) | CH$57,383 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,426,170 (CH$10,752,489) | CH$13,791,600 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $78 (CH$588) | CH$793 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,085 (CH$15,719) | CH$40,646 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $371 (CH$2,796) | CH$5,556 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $217 (CH$1,636) | CH$2,807 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $452 (CH$3,411) | CH$6,839 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,076 (CH$8,115) | CH$33,078 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $185 (CH$1,398) | CH$4,473 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $160 (CH$1,206) | CH$2,949 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $230 (CH$1,732) | CH$2,958 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $101 (CH$764) | CH$1,724 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $119 (CH$896) | CH$1,659 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $412 (CH$3,109) | CH$12,087 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $897 (CH$6,765) | CH$21,860 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $500 (CH$3,770) | CH$9,170 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,036 (CH$15,351) | CH$32,167 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,684 (CH$12,699) | CH$28,699 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $257 (CH$1,936) | CH$6,112 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $130 (CH$976) | CH$2,865 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (CH$1,210) | CH$2,386 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 (CH$330,816) | CH$429,066 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (CH$85) | CH$124 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,813 (CH$13,671) | CH$45,773 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $152 (CH$1,148) | CH$4,155 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,507 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,250,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,091,350 (ARS $144,753) in Tucumán.
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