Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $13,693 (20,984 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,010 (7,678 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,306 (2,001 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $636 (974 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,663 (2,549 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $503 (771 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,157 (3,305 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,345 (2,061 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $496 (760 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $873 (1,339 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,112 (10,898 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,944 (4,512 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $390 (598 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | - 56% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $256,906 (393,710 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $156,541 (239,900 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $16,123 (24,709 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $103,187 (158,135 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $62,663 (96,032 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,098 (32,333 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,167 (6,386 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $224,626 (344,240 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $113,790 (174,384 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,802 (4,294 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,053 (3,146 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,030 (53,684 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $10,131 (15,525 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $80,868 (123,931 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $65,759 (100,776 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $25,903,000 (39,696,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $746 (1,143 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 256% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,851 (10,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $7,039 (10,787 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 50% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,672 (5,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,350 (6,666 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,709 (8,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,301 (5,059 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,590 (2,436 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 290% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,749 (4,213 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,740 (5,732 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 473% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $925 (1,417 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 183% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $7,436 (11,396 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Santa Fe | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,235 (15,685 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,229 (3,415 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,633 (20,893 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $19,117 (29,298 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,528 (5,406 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,495 (3,824 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 282% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,432 (2,195 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $208,119 (318,943 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $127 (194 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,362 (18,945 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,702 (8,738 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 599% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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