Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 43% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,992 (49 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,109 (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $549 (7 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $324 (3.99 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $383 (4.71 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $281 (3.46 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $684 (8 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $424 (5.22 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $236 (2.90 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $262 (3.23 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $945 (12 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $541 (7 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $115 (1.41 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $153,483 (1,890 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,125 (1,061 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,234 (126 BYN) | 131 BYN | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $74,811 (921 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,718 (551 BYN) | 817 BYN | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,182 (39 BYN) | 86 BYN | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,118 (38 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $67,266 (828 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $61,606 (759 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,166 (14 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $714 (9 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,472 (67 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $4,778 (59 BYN) | 81 BYN | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25,559 (315 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,909 (381 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,380,880 (29,323 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (2.30 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,512 (43 BYN) | 45 BYN | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $988 (12 BYN) | 23 BYN | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,049 (13 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,207 (27 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,883 (36 BYN) | 36 BYN | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $485 (5.98 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $263 (3.24 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $746 (9 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $550 (7 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $344 (4.23 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,351 (29 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,925 (48 BYN) | 55 BYN | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,840 (23 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,972 (37 BYN) | 88 BYN | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,491 (55 BYN) | 120 BYN | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,024 (13 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $388 (4.77 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $492 (6 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $74,161 (913 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (0.71 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,711 (58 BYN) | 82 BYN | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $562 (7 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 663 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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