Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Santo André, Brazil

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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $420 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $396 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (R$ 4.38) | R$ 3.38 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $110 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $73 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $85 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 (R$ 2.67) | R$ 4.65 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 4.87 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $246 (R$ 15) | R$ 37 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $128 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (R$ 1.69) | R$ 3.21 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $22,403 (R$ 1,412) | R$ 2,379 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $13,690 (R$ 863) | R$ 1,615 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,614 (R$ 291) | R$ 473 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,308 (R$ 1,217) | R$ 2,053 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,221 (R$ 833) | R$ 1,133 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,967 (R$ 250) | R$ 248 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $998 (R$ 63) | R$ 85 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,124 (R$ 1,835) | R$ 1,944 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 (R$ 904) | R$ 419 | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $315 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $366 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,741 (R$ 173) | R$ 172 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,785 (R$ 113) | R$ 169 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,791 (R$ 428) | R$ 289 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,367 (R$ 275) | R$ 234 | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,260,390 (R$ 79,428) | R$ 76,119 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.01 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,666 (R$ 105) | R$ 228 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $284 (R$ 18) | R$ 47 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $356 (R$ 22) | R$ 55 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $897 (R$ 57) | R$ 184 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $162 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $128 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $155 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $93 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $399 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $785 (R$ 49) | R$ 121 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $489 (R$ 31) | R$ 59 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,959 (R$ 123) | R$ 195 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,571 (R$ 99) | R$ 168 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $221 (R$ 14) | R$ 25 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $121 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $140 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 (R$ 2,765) | R$ 3,430 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.25 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,751 (R$ 110) | R$ 107 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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