- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Finland
- Salta
- Helsinki
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Salta (Argentina) and Helsinki (Finland)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salta (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $48 (€4.59) | €12.58 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $40 (€3.85) | €6.97 | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $15.60 (€1.49) | €5.29 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.25 (€0.60) | €0.96 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $8 (€0.77) | €2.45 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $10 (€0.96) | €3.13 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $41 (€3.95) | €4.77 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $6.80 (€0.65) | €2.50 | 74% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $6 (€0.57) | €2.26 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $3.75 (€0.36) | €2.51 | 86% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $60 (€5.74) | €12.27 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $11.25 (€1.08) | €2.98 | 64% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.33 (€0.41) | €2.13 | 81% |
| Housing | 78% | ||
| Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $3,533 (€338) | €1,750 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $300 (€29) | €116 | 75% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $175 (€16.75) | €19.19 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,167 (€494) | €516 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,200 (€115) | €84 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $30 (€2.87) | €4.79 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $20 (€1.91) | €27 | 93% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $950 (€91) | €86 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $267 (€26) | €34 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $513 (€49) | €88 | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $350 (€33) | €93 | 64% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $140,000 (€13,396) | €26,749 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.90 (€0.66) | €1.66 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $108 (€10.30) | €44 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $51 (€4.84) | €21 | 77% |
| Personal Care | 30% | ||
| Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $103 (€9.89) | €6.71 | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $22 (€2.06) | €3.57 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $8 (€0.77) | €2.67 | 71% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $16 (€1.53) | €3.50 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $11.67 (€1.12) | €2.06 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $10.75 (€1.03) | €1.74 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $38 (€3.59) | €27 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 50% | ||
| Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $143 (€13.71) | €30 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $66 (€6.35) | €23 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $273 (€26) | €80 | 67% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $283 (€27) | €77 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $75 (€7.18) | €9.17 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $12 (€1.15) | €3.38 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $22 (€2.14) | €4.67 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $967 (€92) | €146 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.74 (€0.26) | €0.08 | 243% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $205 (€19.62) | €67 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $7.50 (€0.72) | €5.36 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,961 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Helsinki
you would need to make just about €1,313
(ARS $13,724)
in Salta.