- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- Rosario
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rosario (Argentina) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $38 (£3.07) | £13.68 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $39 (£3.17) | £5.59 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $18.33 (£1.48) | £4.57 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.18 (£0.50) | £1.06 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11.33 (£0.91) | £2.79 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $9.57 (£0.77) | £2.48 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $23 (£1.87) | £3.73 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $10.82 (£0.87) | £2.14 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $9.40 (£0.76) | £2.06 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.56 (£0.61) | £1.55 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $40 (£3.23) | £8.48 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12.27 (£0.99) | £1.93 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.89 (£0.39) | £1.11 | 64% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $3,500 (£283) | £2,184 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $489 (£40) | £115 | 66% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $189 (£15.27) | £21 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,808 (£469) | £485 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,208 (£98) | £111 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $25 (£2.05) | £6.70 | 69% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $23 (£1.86) | £10.12 | 82% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $530 (£43) | £74 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $221 (£17.88) | £35 | 49% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $539 (£44) | £64 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $450 (£36) | £70 | 48% |
| Transportation | 86% | ||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $87,429 (£7,058) | £18,539 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.84 (£0.55) | £1.39 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $96 (£7.71) | £124 | 94% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $35 (£2.79) | £16.17 | 83% |
| Personal Care | 59% | ||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $36 (£2.88) | £5.88 | 51% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $29 (£2.33) | £3.78 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $12.71 (£1.03) | £2.40 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $21 (£1.71) | £3.71 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13.14 (£1.06) | £2.30 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $11.25 (£0.91) | £2.13 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $38 (£3.09) | £19.93 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 69% | ||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $109 (£8.78) | £32 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $62 (£5.03) | £21 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $292 (£24) | £133 | 82% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $238 (£19.17) | £74 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $37 (£2.98) | £9.16 | 67% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $13.71 (£1.11) | £2.62 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $21 (£1.70) | £3.81 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,063 (£86) | £131 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.53 (£0.12) | £0.28 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $171 (£13.82) | £66 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $8.75 (£0.71) | £7.63 | 91% |
| TOTAL | 78% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,588 prices entered by 1,061 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in London
you would need to make just about £561
(ARS $6,952)
in Rosario.