- Cost of Living
- Argentina
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- La Rioja
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Cost of living in La Rioja, Argentina compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in La Rioja (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $67 (90 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $26 (35 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $16 (21 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $20 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $20 (27 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $24 (33 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $58 (78 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $19 (26 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10 (13 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $17 (22 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $45 (60 Birr) | 184 Birr | - 67% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $28 (37 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.38 (5.88 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 63% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in La Rioja (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $3,250 (4,366 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 18,922 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $600 (806 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 16,258 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 10,556 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $300 (403 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 84% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $4,500 (6,045 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,500 (2,015 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $21 (28 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $10 (13 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 75% | |||
Clothes in La Rioja (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $200 (269 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $150 (201 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,100 (1,478 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $200 (269 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in La Rioja (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $174,773 (234,768 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 (22 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 645 Birr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in La Rioja (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20 (27 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $15 (20 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $10 (13 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $30 (40 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $12 (16 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $18 (24 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $20 (27 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in La Rioja (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $100 (134 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $60 (81 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $100 (134 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $200 (269 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $40 (54 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $20 (27 Birr) | 32 Birr | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $20 (27 Birr) | 30 Birr | - 11% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.00 (2.69 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $60 (81 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 95% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $8 (11 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Rioja (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 51,901 Birr
(ARS $38,638)
in La Rioja.
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