Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 284% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina)
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| Food | + 140% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (ARS $5,252) | ARS $2,806 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (ARS $3,227) | ARS $1,485 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 (ARS $1,718) | ARS $605 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (ARS $373) | ARS $242 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (ARS $1,047) | ARS $434 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (ARS $1,211) | ARS $445 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (ARS $1,730) | ARS $743 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (ARS $1,083) | ARS $338 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (ARS $372) | ARS $212 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (ARS $659) | ARS $265 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (ARS $5,048) | ARS $1,046 | + 382% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (ARS $686) | ARS $422 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (ARS $723) | ARS $157 | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 458% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 458% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 (ARS $728,362) | ARS $167,739 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 (ARS $529,712) | ARS $95,548 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (ARS $72,923) | ARS $11,662 | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 (ARS $543,882) | ARS $73,513 | + 640% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 (ARS $420,760) | ARS $39,010 | + 979% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (ARS $51,500) | ARS $9,552 | + 439% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (ARS $19,819) | ARS $3,110 | + 537% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 (ARS $146,078) | ARS $75,039 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (ARS $34,787) | ARS $37,782 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (ARS $5,381) | ARS $887 | + 506% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (ARS $5,439) | ARS $872 | + 524% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (ARS $15,495) | ARS $10,173 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (ARS $12,715) | ARS $5,623 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (ARS $27,067) | ARS $20,138 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (ARS $35,649) | ARS $15,020 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 326% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 326% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 (ARS $7,730,617) | ARS $4,464,100 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (ARS $292) | ARS $221 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (ARS $29,593) | ARS $4,009 | + 638% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 (ARS $19,447) | ARS $1,852 | + 950% | |
| Personal Care | + 437% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 437% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (ARS $3,470) | ARS $473 | + 633% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (ARS $7,158) | ARS $1,519 | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (ARS $43,266) | ARS $3,173 | + 1263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (ARS $3,439) | ARS $698 | + 393% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (ARS $1,204) | ARS $506 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (ARS $1,950) | ARS $572 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (ARS $1,793) | ARS $257 | + 599% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (ARS $630) | ARS $323 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (ARS $7,989) | ARS $1,260 | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | + 243% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Corrientes (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Newark, New Jersey | Corrientes | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (ARS $19,045) | ARS $2,487 | + 666% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (ARS $9,101) | ARS $1,547 | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (ARS $53,886) | ARS $3,586 | + 1403% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (ARS $25,323) | ARS $4,904 | + 416% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (ARS $3,681) | ARS $786 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (ARS $1,436) | ARS $400 | + 259% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (ARS $1,852) | ARS $335 | + 453% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (ARS $150,139) | ARS $88,112 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (ARS $34) | ARS $38 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (ARS $13,075) | ARS $5,214 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (ARS $3,399) | ARS $441 | + 671% | |
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TOTAL | + 284% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 265 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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