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EspañolCost of living in Salta (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food in Salta (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $293 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 28 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $262 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 15 | 71% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $84 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 16 | 92% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $49 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 1.72 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $71 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 9 | 87% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $34 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 4.56 | 88% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $141 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 10 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $50 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 5.06 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $23 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 3.70 | 90% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $48 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.89 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $191 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 17 | 82% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $86 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.67 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $28 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 3.26 | 86% |
| Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $21,000 (CHF 347) | CHF 3,201 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $11,477 (CHF 189) | CHF 2,520 | 92% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,580 (CHF 76) | CHF 182 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $16,816 (CHF 278) | CHF 1,790 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $10,103 (CHF 167) | CHF 1,328 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $2,213 (CHF 37) | CHF 163 | 78% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $674 (CHF 11) | CHF 49 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $12,790 (CHF 211) | CHF 715 | 70% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $3,103 (CHF 51) | CHF 126 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $115 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 13 | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $126 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 24 | 91% |
| Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $1,726 (CHF 28) | CHF 116 | 76% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,129 (CHF 35) | CHF 51 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $3,075 (CHF 51) | CHF 119 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $3,589 (CHF 59) | CHF 183 | 68% |
| Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $645,914 (CHF 10,661) | CHF 26,629 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $45 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.71 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $849 (CHF 14) | CHF 61 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $310 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 36 | 86% |
| Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $218 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 12 | 69% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $286 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 29 | 84% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $679 (CHF 11) | CHF 122 | 91% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $78 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 9 | 86% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $62 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 4.29 | 76% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $97 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 4.77 | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $56 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 3.52 | 74% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $43 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 3.79 | 81% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $297 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 35 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||
| Salta (Argentina) | Geneva (Switzerland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $558 (CHF 9) | CHF 74 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $346 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 36 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $1,834 (CHF 30) | CHF 141 | 79% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $838 (CHF 14) | CHF 126 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $154 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 17 | 85% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $55 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 5.22 | 83% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $83 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 7 | 79% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $25,000 (CHF 413) | CHF 589 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $7 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.57 | 79% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $805 (CHF 13) | CHF 94 | 86% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $68 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 9 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CHF 8,800 in Geneva you would need to make just about CHF 1,773 (ARS $107,419) in Salta.