Cost of living
San Juan (Argentina) compared to Villa Mercedes
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Overview comparison
San Juan (Argentina)Villa Mercedes
Consumer prices in San Juan (Argentina) are roughly 20% higher than in Villa Mercedes.
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Total with rent one person | 686 | 665 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,502 | 1,392 |
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| Without rent one person | 468 | 371 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,491 | 968 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 257.62 | 226.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 372.73 | 313.9 |
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| Food person | 374 | 250 |
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| Food family | 1,102 | 744 |
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| Transport person | 45.17 | 37.24 |
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| Transport family | 137.81 | 89.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.66 years | 86.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.44 | 7.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.34 | 22.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.19 | 8.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.93 | 2.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.95 | 3.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293.51 | 236.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.92 | 168.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.68 | 285.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.6 | 209.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.07 | 34.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.5 | 49.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.74 | 28.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Local transport ticket | 46.51 | 45.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,090 | 1,181 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,498 | 993 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.42% | 41.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.31 | 11.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 0.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.33 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 5.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.57 | 7.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 5.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.45 | 15.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.11 | 3.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.4 | 12.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.24 | 5.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.84 | 78.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.46 | 116.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 113.18 | 159.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,531 | 2,663 |
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