Cost of living in Santiago del Estero, Argentina compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $240 ($6) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $140 ($3.56) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $33 ($0.83) | $5.05 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $45 ($1.14) | $1.00 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $47 ($1.20) | $3.59 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $15 ($0.38) | $6 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $70 ($1.78) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $50 ($1.27) | $5.79 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $13 ($0.32) | $2.40 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $60 ($1.53) | $1.88 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $200 ($5.09) | $14 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $47 ($1.18) | $2.31 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 ($0.89) | $2.05 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,000 ($153) | $2,100 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $8,000 ($204) | $1,683 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $400 ($10) | $260 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $300 ($8) | $170 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $280 ($7) | $76 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,595 ($142) | $417 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,300 ($33) | $118 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $111 ($2.82) | $17 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $15 ($0.38) | $21 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,400 ($36) | $42 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,600 ($41) | $72 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,000 ($51) | $80 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $120,000 ($3,053) | $22,500 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 ($0.44) | $0.86 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $240 ($6) | $60 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $163 ($4.13) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $167 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $84 ($2.12) | $3.63 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $66 ($1.68) | $5.06 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $34 ($0.85) | $4.01 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $51 ($1.29) | $2.49 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $350 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $500 ($13) | $41 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $357 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $180 ($4.58) | $63 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $185 ($4.71) | $63 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $50 ($1.27) | $10 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $30 ($0.76) | $4.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $47 ($1.19) | $5.00 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.30 ($0.08) | $0.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $750 ($19) | $66 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $10 ($0.25) | $10 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 836 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,400
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,009
(ARS $78,980)
in Santiago del Estero.
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