Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 106% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 (ARS $1,650) | ARS $614 | 169% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (ARS $810) | ARS $424 | 91% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.09 (ARS $324) | ARS $152 | 112% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.89 (ARS $94) | ARS $62 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.15 (ARS $226) | ARS $142 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.41 (ARS $147) | ARS $82 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.12 (ARS $536) | ARS $272 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.43 (ARS $150) | ARS $96 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.99 (ARS $104) | ARS $46 | 127% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.91 (ARS $95) | ARS $81 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.88 (ARS $511) | ARS $281 | 82% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.53 (ARS $160) | ARS $143 | 12% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.87 (ARS $91) | ARS $42 | 119% |
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 151% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,029 (ARS $107,778) | ARS $41,122 | 162% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €670 (ARS $70,171) | ARS $28,446 | 147% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €129 (ARS $13,462) | ARS $4,035 | 234% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €797 (ARS $83,449) | ARS $31,472 | 165% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €478 (ARS $50,042) | ARS $19,232 | 160% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €88 (ARS $9,209) | ARS $3,100 | 197% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €30 (ARS $3,114) | ARS $1,425 | 119% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €383 (ARS $40,092) | ARS $32,506 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €77 (ARS $8,029) | ARS $13,873 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €6 (ARS $631) | ARS $352 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (ARS $1,105) | ARS $227 | 387% |
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 (ARS $8,292) | ARS $3,833 | 116% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €30 (ARS $3,146) | ARS $2,400 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (ARS $8,860) | ARS $6,396 | 39% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €84 (ARS $8,822) | ARS $5,296 | 67% |
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 108% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €25,624 (ARS $2,683,486) | ARS $1,976,190 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.22 (ARS $128) | ARS $63 | 103% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €35 (ARS $3,613) | ARS $1,195 | 202% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €16 (ARS $1,648) | ARS $426 | 287% |
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (ARS $738) | ARS $289 | 156% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.92 (ARS $620) | ARS $576 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €61 (ARS $6,388) | ARS $1,262 | 406% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.01 (ARS $525) | ARS $263 | 99% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.79 (ARS $292) | ARS $150 | 95% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.04 (ARS $319) | ARS $234 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.18 (ARS $124) | ARS $121 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.43 (ARS $150) | ARS $135 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €13 (ARS $1,315) | ARS $557 | 136% |
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Valencia (Spain) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €31 (ARS $3,279) | ARS $1,314 | 149% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €18 (ARS $1,836) | ARS $654 | 181% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €62 (ARS $6,480) | ARS $2,280 | 184% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €41 (ARS $4,279) | ARS $2,104 | 103% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 (ARS $1,106) | ARS $380 | 191% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.56 (ARS $268) | ARS $179 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.32 (ARS $348) | ARS $159 | 118% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €469 (ARS $49,088) | ARS $52,771 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.18 (ARS $19) | ARS $15 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €45 (ARS $4,713) | ARS $2,183 | 116% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.04 (ARS $528) | ARS $163 | 224% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $236,929 (€2,262) in Valencia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $115,000 in Buenos Aires.