Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Salta (Argentina) is 82% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Salta | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $6,243 (192 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 303% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $7,234 (222 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 242% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $893 (27 Kwacha) | 37 Kwacha | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $833 (26 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,454 (45 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $435 (13 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $927 (29 Kwacha) | 147 Kwacha | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $405 (12 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $328 (10 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,088 (33 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 164% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,229 (38 Kwacha) | 97 Kwacha | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,830 (56 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 243% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $553 (17 Kwacha) | 11 Kwacha | + 56% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Salta | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $335,893 (10,325 Kwacha) | 18,144 Kwacha | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $289,780 (8,907 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $34,859 (1,071 Kwacha) | 2,868 Kwacha | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $321,915 (9,895 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $219,178 (6,737 Kwacha) | 5,531 Kwacha | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $34,219 (1,052 Kwacha) | 1,322 Kwacha | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,207 (590 Kwacha) | 563 Kwacha | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $170,305 (5,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,501 (1,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,189 (37 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,762 (54 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $130,274 (4,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $9,991 (307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $183,962 (5,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $21,066 (648 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,956,200 (152,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $985 (30 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $14,556 (447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $4,019 (124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,568 (48 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $673 (21 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,765 (208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,123 (35 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $597 (18 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,231 (222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $759 (23 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,776 (55 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,791 (178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Salta | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $11,290 (347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,513 (77 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,000 (154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $14,668 (451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,392 (43 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,832 (56 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $986 (30 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $193,666 (5,953 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $48 (1.46 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,377 (288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $946 (29 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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