Cost of living in Melo is 15% lower than in San Miguel de Tucuman (without rent).
Rent in Melo is 54% more expensive than in San Miguel de Tucuman.
Cost of living including rent in Melo is 5% higher than in San Miguel de Tucuman.
Food in Melo is 22% cheaper than in San Miguel de Tucuman.
Transport in Melo is 28% more expensive than in San Miguel de Tucuman.
| Melo | San Miguel de Tucuman | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Melo | San Miguel de Tucuman | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.01 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.82 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.86 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.51 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.83 $ | 0.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 5.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.4 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.04 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 1.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.6 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.4 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 18.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 102 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 326 $ | 212 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,590 $ | 907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,963 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 741 $ | 319 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.46 % | 39.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 20 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.98 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Haircut | 5.56 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.7 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.3 $ | 64.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 333 $ | 182 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,418 $ | 2,131 $ |