Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 298% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (ARS $1,253) | ARS $210 | + 496% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (ARS $624) | ARS $235 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (ARS $440) | ARS $87 | + 405% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (ARS $76) | ARS $50 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (ARS $207) | ARS $74 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (ARS $444) | ARS $62 | + 616% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (ARS $449) | ARS $229 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (ARS $326) | ARS $49 | + 567% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (ARS $120) | ARS $27 | + 344% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (ARS $219) | ARS $74 | + 197% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (ARS $1,175) | ARS $263 | + 347% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (ARS $171) | ARS $96 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (ARS $147) | ARS $30 | + 392% | |
Housing | + 425% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 425% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,910 (ARS $171,759) | ARS $25,397 | + 576% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (ARS $124,423) | ARS $12,835 | + 869% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (ARS $12,359) | ARS $2,345 | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (ARS $115,362) | ARS $25,459 | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (ARS $82,517) | ARS $9,504 | + 768% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (ARS $6,352) | ARS $3,233 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (ARS $3,662) | ARS $878 | + 317% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (ARS $22,616) | ARS $15,763 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (ARS $10,911) | ARS $15,185 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (ARS $903) | ARS $326 | + 177% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (ARS $2,733) | ARS $197 | + 1285% | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (ARS $4,668) | ARS $2,442 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (ARS $4,128) | ARS $1,621 | + 155% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (ARS $6,675) | ARS $2,782 | + 140% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (ARS $10,041) | ARS $2,788 | + 260% | |
Transportation | + 214% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (ARS $2,168,850) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (ARS $55) | ARS $39 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (ARS $6,349) | ARS $1,537 | + 313% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (ARS $1,737) | ARS $341 | + 409% | |
Personal Care | + 317% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 317% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (ARS $592) | ARS $130 | + 354% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (ARS $1,182) | ARS $448 | + 164% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (ARS $14,799) | ARS $1,288 | + 1049% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (ARS $581) | ARS $314 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (ARS $322) | ARS $137 | + 134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (ARS $402) | ARS $126 | + 220% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (ARS $326) | ARS $102 | + 220% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (ARS $154) | ARS $70 | + 119% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (ARS $1,892) | ARS $512 | + 270% | |
Entertainment | + 304% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 304% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (ARS $3,901) | ARS $1,096 | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (ARS $2,136) | ARS $445 | + 380% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (ARS $22,700) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (ARS $7,391) | ARS $903 | + 718% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (ARS $980) | ARS $179 | + 447% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (ARS $414) | ARS $137 | + 202% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (ARS $540) | ARS $94 | + 474% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (ARS $33,434) | ARS $25,594 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (ARS $55) | ARS $9 | + 508% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (ARS $6,604) | ARS $1,324 | + 399% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (ARS $868) | ARS $128 | + 578% | |
TOTAL | + 298% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $322,001 ($3,581) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $81,000 in Tandil.
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