Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Argentina Reverse

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Cost of Living in Argentina is 35.4% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Argentina is 44.7% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Argentina are 65.5% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Argentina are 27.1% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Argentina are 41.9% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Argentina is 69.2% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Argentina Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00 $13.96      -30.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $76.00 $55.00      -27.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $12.00 $12.00      0.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.00 $3.40      -43.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.50 $4.00      -46.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.40 $3.53      -34.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.66 $1.98      -25.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.13 $1.50      -29.7 %
Markets
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06 $1.41      +32.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.29 $2.07      -37.0 %
White Rice (1 lb) $2.08 $0.82      -60.8 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.35 $2.77      -36.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.89 $4.47      -24.1 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.61 $3.67      -34.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.69 $5.00      -35.0 %
Apples (1 lb) $2.39 $1.11      -53.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.76 $0.94      +23.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) $2.02 $0.60      -70.2 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.23 $1.13      -49.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.32 $0.50      -61.7 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.39 $0.51      -63.4 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.23 $1.67      -25.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.28 $1.60      -29.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 $5.00      -66.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.06 $1.99      -3.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.68 $3.20      -13.0 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $10.40 $4.00      -61.5 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50 $1.00      -60.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $65.00 $25.00      -61.5 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.50 $1.66      -52.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.00 $1.61      -46.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30.00 $7.25      -75.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.93 $1.18      +26.7 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,458.00 $27,136.31      -23.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,952.41 $32,288.74      +24.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $213.97 $131.08      -38.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $61.19 $16.73      -72.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $73.06 $25.36      -65.3 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $45.30 $33.46      -26.1 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $22.95 $16.84      -26.6 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.00 $9.34      -37.7 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,451.53 $330.86      -77.2 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,234.55 $5,963.51      -76.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $53.19 $107.90      +102.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $43.21 $86.65      +100.6 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $92.04 $125.84      +36.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $115.28 $124.58      +8.1 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,650.49 $525.83      -68.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,346.51 $369.42      -72.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,653.02 $1,026.32      -61.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,203.35 $788.17      -64.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $309.82 $204.68      -33.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $245.16 $140.69      -42.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Argentina Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,327.78 $735.63      -83.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.25 61.79      +888.6 %
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