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Cost of Living in United States is 66.2% higher than in Argentina (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 99.5% higher than in Argentina
Rent Prices in United States are 240.9% higher than in Argentina
Restaurant Prices in United States are 50.4% higher than in Argentina
Groceries Prices in United States are 80.0% higher than in Argentina
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 213.7% higher than in Argentina
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Restaurants
 Argentina Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 12.00 $ 20.00 $      +66.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 50.00 $ 75.00 $      +50.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.00 $ 12.00 $      +9.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.00 $ 6.00 $      +100.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.50 $ 7.50 $      +114.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.42 $ 5.31 $      +55.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.94 $ 2.61 $      +34.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.42 $ 2.11 $      +49.1 %
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.39 $ 1.06 $      -23.3 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.94 $ 3.32 $      +71.0 %
White Rice (1 lb) 0.94 $ 2.09 $      +123.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.76 $ 4.41 $      +60.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.59 $ 5.91 $      +28.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.20 $ 5.57 $      +74.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4.31 $ 7.54 $      +74.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.03 $ 2.37 $      +131.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.94 $ 0.76 $      -18.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 0.60 $ 2.02 $      +234.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.12 $ 2.22 $      +97.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.56 $ 1.32 $      +136.5 %
Onions (1 lb) 0.51 $ 1.39 $      +172.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.74 $ 2.22 $      +27.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.53 $ 2.26 $      +47.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.00 $ 15.00 $      +200.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.90 $ 2.01 $      +5.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.12 $ 3.62 $      +16.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.50 $ 10.40 $      +197.1 %
Transportation
 Argentina Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.85 $ 2.50 $      +194.1 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 24.89 $ 65.00 $      +161.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1.60 $ 3.50 $      +118.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.61 $ 2.82 $      +75.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 7.00 $ 30.00 $      +328.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.11 $ 0.88 $      -20.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 25,199.49 $ 35,699.74 $      +41.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 30,535.09 $ 25,876.66 $      -15.3 %
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 95.51 $ 210.45 $      +120.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 15.12 $ 60.91 $      +303.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 23.42 $ 72.42 $      +209.2 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 31.98 $ 45.49 $      +42.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 15.12 $ 22.85 $      +51.1 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.00 $ 15.00 $      +87.5 %
Childcare
 Argentina Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 279.61 $ 1,460.58 $      +422.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 4,377.43 $ 23,274.53 $      +431.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Argentina Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 99.97 $ 52.41 $      -47.6 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 84.83 $ 42.82 $      -49.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 124.29 $ 90.74 $      -27.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 123.40 $ 113.71 $      -7.9 %
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 495.01 $ 1,743.14 $      +252.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 348.20 $ 1,414.76 $      +306.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 931.56 $ 2,869.01 $      +208.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 684.41 $ 2,356.43 $      +244.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 201.16 $ 310.76 $      +54.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 145.48 $ 246.40 $      +69.4 %
Salaries And Financing
 Argentina Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 683.13 $ 4,274.91 $      +525.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 63.09 6.33      -90.0 %
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