Cost of living in Santa Fe, Argentina vs Bălţi, Moldova
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $543 (105 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $364 (70 Leu) | 45 Leu | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $123 (24 Leu) | 35 Leu | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (13 Leu) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $109 (21 Leu) | 23 Leu | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $74 (14 Leu) | 20 Leu | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $193 (37 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $65 (13 Leu) | 18 Leu | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (5.79 Leu) | 5.00 Leu | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $65 (13 Leu) | 14 Leu | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $344 (66 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (28 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (5.15 Leu) | 5.40 Leu | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is about the same as in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,760 (4,978 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,633 (3,214 Leu) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,770 (535 Leu) | 2,000 Leu | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,786 (3,630 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $10,688 (2,065 Leu) | 1,572 Leu | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,315 (447 Leu) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,096 (212 Leu) | 133 Leu | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $27,702 (5,353 Leu) | 5,000 Leu | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,026 (778 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $192 (37 Leu) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $207 (40 Leu) | 50 Leu | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,341 (452 Leu) | 600 Leu | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,437 (278 Leu) | 450 Leu | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,222 (816 Leu) | 814 Leu | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,762 (727 Leu) | 1,034 Leu | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,243,170 (240,220 Leu) | 120,000 Leu | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (13 Leu) | 16 Leu | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,221 (236 Leu) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $370 (72 Leu) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $79 (15 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $228 (44 Leu) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $757 (146 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $101 (20 Leu) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (14 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $63 (12 Leu) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $70 (14 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $74 (14 Leu) | 30 Leu | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $312 (60 Leu) | 60 Leu | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $625 (121 Leu) | 304 Leu | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $403 (78 Leu) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,600 (309 Leu) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $932 (180 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $145 (28 Leu) | 50 Leu | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $82 (16 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $77 (15 Leu) | 22 Leu | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $45,733 (8,837 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.42 (0.85 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $738 (143 Leu) | 500 Leu | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $89 (17 Leu) | 24 Leu | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 266 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is about the same as in Bălţi (Moldova)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,100 Leu in Bălţi you would need to make just about 8,915 Leu (ARS $46,135) in Santa Fe.
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