Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Argentina instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$7.30
ARS7,219.86
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$5.48
ARS5,419.84
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.16
ARS1,146.05
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.90
ARS893.77
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.28
ARS1,269.21
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.38
ARS3,340.92
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.48
ARS3,444.01
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$1.56
ARS1,547.47
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.03
ARS2,008.42
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.77
ARS764.81
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.69
ARS686.11
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.55
ARS544.70
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.65
ARS642.06
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.36
ARS353.29
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.36
ARS353.13
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.48
ARS3,443.88
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$18.58
ARS18,374.73
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,409.10
ARS24,141,123.72
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$8.41
ARS8,317.81
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$18.92
ARS18,707.79
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$254.53
ARS251,733.26
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$191.20
ARS189,105.56
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$36.37
ARS35,975.27
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$144.96
ARS143,368.67
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,988.68
ARS3,944,885.29
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.79
ARS1,773.96
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.85
ARS1,825.42
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.92
ARS1,899.25
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$19.65
ARS19,433.97
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$4.34
ARS4,294.57
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Argentina
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$59.90
ARS59,247.07
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$54.50
ARS53,901.55
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$106.78
ARS105,605.41
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$91.91
ARS90,903.63
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