Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tacuarembó (Uruguay)
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $669 ($U319) | - | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $470 ($U224) | $U300 | 25% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $166 ($U79) | $U100 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $65 ($U31) | $U40 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $150 ($U71) | $U60 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $91 ($U43) | $U65 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $295 ($U140) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $107 ($U51) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $51 ($U24) | $U30 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $85 ($U40) | $U45 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $299 ($U143) | $U225 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $151 ($U72) | $U104 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $44 ($U21) | $U32 | 33% |
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $46,239 ($U22,023) | $U34,392 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $32,546 ($U15,501) | $U13,851 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,193 ($U1,997) | $U4,000 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $33,463 ($U15,938) | $U13,000 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $21,528 ($U10,254) | $U10,000 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,128 ($U1,490) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,442 ($U687) | $U797 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $36,599 ($U17,432) | $U12,000 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $16,284 ($U7,756) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $384 ($U183) | $U165 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $250 ($U119) | - | - |
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $4,113 ($U1,959) | $U3,057 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,788 ($U1,328) | $U1,600 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $7,670 ($U3,653) | $U3,153 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $5,748 ($U2,738) | $U3,006 | 9% |
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $2,184,550 ($U1,040,481) | $U650,513 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $70 ($U33) | $U54 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,297 ($U618) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $431 ($U205) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $302 ($U144) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $601 ($U286) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,286 ($U612) | $U1,200 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $294 ($U140) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $163 ($U78) | $U140 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $255 ($U121) | $U237 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $123 ($U59) | $U43 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $147 ($U70) | $U106 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $633 ($U301) | $U350 | 14% |
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 78% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $1,444 ($U688) | $U645 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $755 ($U360) | $U500 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,539 ($U1,209) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $2,300 ($U1,096) | $U993 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $401 ($U191) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $208 ($U99) | $U80 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $167 ($U80) | $U70 | 14% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $64,571 ($U30,755) | $U4,200 | 632% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $18 ($U9) | $U1.00 | 767% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $2,331 ($U1,110) | $U750 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $181 ($U86) | $U140 | 38% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $U102,000 in Tacuarembó you would need to make just about $U100,832 (ARS $211,703) in Buenos Aires.