Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]3,992 | ARS $ [BM]3,622 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]1,109 | ARS $ [BM]2,446 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]549 | ARS $ [BM]1,347 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]324 | ARS $ [BM]713 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]383 | ARS $ [BM]915 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]281 | ARS $ [BM]467 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]684 | ARS $ [BM]1,818 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]424 | ARS $ [BM]436 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]236 | ARS $ [BM]333 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]262 | ARS $ [BM]415 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]945 | ARS $ [BM]6,024 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]541 | ARS $ [BM]655 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]115 | ARS $ [BM]356 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]153,483 | ARS $ [BM]302,935 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]86,125 | ARS $ [BM]165,154 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]10,234 | ARS $ [BM]52,625 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]74,811 | ARS $ [BM]226,708 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]44,718 | ARS $ [BM]139,182 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,182 | ARS $ [BM]51,449 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]3,118 | ARS $ [BM]6,820 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]67,266 | ARS $ [BM]173,888 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]61,606 | ARS $ [BM]54,257 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,166 | ARS $ [BM]2,567 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]714 | ARS $ [BM]1,837 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]5,472 | ARS $ [BM]21,005 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]4,778 | ARS $ [BM]18,075 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]25,559 | ARS $ [BM]33,230 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]30,909 | ARS $ [BM]56,235 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,380,880 | ARS $ [BM]5,517,785 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]187 | ARS $ [BM]837 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]3,512 | ARS $ [BM]5,977 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]988 | ARS $ [BM]9,472 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,049 | ARS $ [BM]3,070 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]2,207 | ARS $ [BM]4,014 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]2,883 | ARS $ [BM]12,337 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]485 | ARS $ [BM]2,024 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]263 | ARS $ [BM]1,488 | - 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]746 | ARS $ [BM]1,913 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]550 | ARS $ [BM]771 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]344 | ARS $ [BM]1,246 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]2,351 | ARS $ [BM]2,356 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]3,925 | ARS $ [BM]11,116 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]1,840 | ARS $ [BM]7,018 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,972 | ARS $ [BM]13,150 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]4,491 | ARS $ [BM]18,433 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,024 | ARS $ [BM]3,362 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]388 | ARS $ [BM]811 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]492 | ARS $ [BM]1,203 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]74,161 | ARS $ [BM]267,752 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]57 | ARS $ [BM]110 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]4,711 | ARS $ [BM]14,963 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]562 | ARS $ [BM]1,299 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 499 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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