Cost of living in Palau compared to Argentina
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Palau is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (ARS $11,112) | ARS $8,789 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6.00 (ARS $5,128) | ARS $6,147 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.51 (ARS $4,711) | ARS $1,980 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 (ARS $2,710) | ARS $922 | + 194% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.00 (ARS $4,274) | ARS $1,983 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (ARS $6,124) | ARS $1,161 | + 428% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (ARS $9,422) | ARS $4,188 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.41 (ARS $3,769) | ARS $1,598 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (ARS $1,884) | ARS $826 | + 128% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (ARS $3,613) | ARS $1,081 | + 234% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (ARS $13,676) | ARS $4,384 | + 212% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (ARS $2,564) | ARS $1,997 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 (ARS $942) | ARS $491 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Palau is 151% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,220 (ARS $1,042,609) | ARS $504,478 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $813 (ARS $695,073) | ARS $334,056 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $102 (ARS $86,884) | ARS $37,425 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $605 (ARS $517,510) | ARS $316,495 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $454 (ARS $388,132) | ARS $214,592 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $29,648 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $120 (ARS $102,569) | ARS $11,519 | + 790% | |
40” flat screen tv | $500 (ARS $427,369) | ARS $272,511 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (ARS $170,948) | ARS $142,393 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (ARS $15,385) | ARS $3,912 | + 293% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.75 (ARS $3,205) | ARS $3,173 | + 1% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Palau is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (ARS $42,737) | ARS $56,942 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (ARS $51,284) | ARS $33,538 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (ARS $106,842) | ARS $100,376 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $79,547 | - | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Palau is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,000 (ARS $22,223,188) | ARS $16,869,900 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.81 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $728 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $27,135 | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Palau is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $3,179 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $6,533 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (ARS $42,737) | ARS $12,320 | + 247% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $3,940 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.10 (ARS $2,649) | ARS $2,032 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $3,506 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ARS $2,494 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ARS $2,115 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (ARS $5,983) | ARS $5,779 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Palau is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Palau | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (ARS $34,190) | ARS $21,123 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $7,619 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $58,073 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (ARS $51,284) | ARS $22,565 | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (ARS $7,693) | ARS $6,086 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (ARS $4,274) | ARS $2,443 | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (ARS $7,225) | ARS $2,380 | + 204% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $403,195 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (ARS $171) | ARS $191 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (ARS $74,362) | ARS $22,726 | + 227% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (ARS $5,983) | ARS $2,408 | + 148% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,102 prices entered by 762 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Palau is 71% more expensive than in Argentina
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