Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $642 ($7) | $14 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $446 ($4.94) | $8 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $161 ($1.78) | $3.75 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $63 ($0.70) | $0.81 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $149 ($1.65) | $2.74 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $87 ($0.97) | $3.28 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $285 ($3.16) | $5.87 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $102 ($1.13) | $3.19 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $49 ($0.54) | $1.77 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $83 ($0.92) | $3.05 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $285 ($3.16) | $12 | 73% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $146 ($1.62) | $1.93 | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $42 ($0.47) | $1.95 | 76% |
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $44,678 ($495) | $1,818 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $31,191 ($346) | $1,237 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,058 ($45) | $186 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $31,780 ($352) | $1,392 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $19,606 ($217) | $988 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,088 ($34) | $102 | 66% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,415 ($16) | $44 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $34,830 ($386) | $257 | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $14,860 ($165) | $79 | 108% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $361 ($4.00) | $9 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $235 ($2.61) | $23 | 89% |
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $3,874 ($43) | $41 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,583 ($29) | $40 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $6,765 ($75) | $90 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $5,508 ($61) | $107 | 43% |
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $2,066,100 ($22,899) | $21,843 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $66 ($0.73) | $0.52 | 41% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,260 ($14) | $48 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $433 ($4.80) | $17 | 72% |
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $295 ($3.27) | $7 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $581 ($6) | $24 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,185 ($13) | $87 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $278 ($3.08) | $8 | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $155 ($1.72) | $3.17 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $240 ($2.66) | $4.49 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $120 ($1.32) | $4.05 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $138 ($1.53) | $2.01 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $579 ($6) | $20 | 67% |
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Houston, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $1,391 ($15) | $51 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $695 ($8) | $23 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,386 ($26) | $173 | 85% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $2,163 ($24) | $70 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $390 ($4.32) | $11 | 62% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $193 ($2.14) | $5.25 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $162 ($1.80) | $5.68 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $61,592 ($683) | $377 | 81% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $18 ($0.19) | $0.30 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $2,278 ($25) | $59 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $169 ($1.88) | $7 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,100 in Houston, Texas you would need to make just about $2,189 (ARS $197,509) in Buenos Aires.