Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tangerang, Indonesia
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $642 (Rp 102,184) | Rp 44,112 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (Rp 70,916) | Rp 48,526 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $161 (Rp 25,542) | Rp 33,698 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (Rp 10,044) | Rp 19,450 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (Rp 23,679) | Rp 30,214 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (Rp 13,893) | Rp 18,914 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (Rp 45,304) | Rp 78,252 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (Rp 16,218) | Rp 46,943 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (Rp 7,747) | Rp 19,878 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (Rp 13,262) | Rp 39,003 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $285 (Rp 45,318) | Rp 368,013 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (Rp 23,248) | Rp 15,238 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (Rp 6,705) | Rp 13,899 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $44,678 (Rp 7,108,861) | Rp 12,560,300 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,191 (Rp 4,963,020) | Rp 8,631,350 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,058 (Rp 645,674) | Rp 1,622,390 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,780 (Rp 5,056,723) | Rp 6,400,260 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,606 (Rp 3,119,593) | Rp 3,534,780 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,088 (Rp 491,392) | Rp 1,078,720 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,415 (Rp 225,092) | Rp 449,208 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,830 (Rp 5,541,960) | Rp 4,361,840 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,860 (Rp 2,364,433) | Rp 3,002,950 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $361 (Rp 57,439) | Rp 42,099 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (Rp 37,417) | Rp 70,000 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (Rp 616,373) | Rp 703,793 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (Rp 410,951) | Rp 486,858 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (Rp 1,076,474) | Rp 903,764 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (Rp 876,382) | Rp 920,827 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,066,100 (Rp 328,747,543) | Rp 407,577,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (Rp 10,480) | Rp 7,850 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,260 (Rp 200,445) | Rp 610,619 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $433 (Rp 68,927) | Rp 43,948 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 (Rp 46,922) | Rp 32,701 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $581 (Rp 92,502) | Rp 48,814 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,185 (Rp 188,523) | Rp 155,567 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (Rp 44,198) | Rp 121,671 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (Rp 24,698) | Rp 28,648 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (Rp 38,128) | Rp 41,689 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (Rp 19,022) | Rp 21,282 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (Rp 21,945) | Rp 11,394 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $579 (Rp 92,057) | Rp 98,271 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Tangerang (Indonesia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,391 (Rp 221,319) | Rp 159,599 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $695 (Rp 110,634) | Rp 86,453 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,386 (Rp 379,621) | Rp 590,688 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,163 (Rp 344,214) | Rp 385,987 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $390 (Rp 62,052) | Rp 74,384 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $193 (Rp 30,711) | Rp 41,724 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (Rp 25,834) | Rp 78,619 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,592 (Rp 9,800,165) | Rp 6,834,830 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (Rp 2,799) | Rp 2,014 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,278 (Rp 362,517) | Rp 441,758 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (Rp 26,967) | Rp 20,107 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,882 prices entered by 708 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Rp 35,600,000 in Tangerang you would need to make just about Rp 25,786,553 (ARS $162,062) in Buenos Aires.
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