Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Patras, Greece

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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $451 (€4.16) | €9 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $339 (€3.13) | €5.45 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $125 (€1.16) | €3.75 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (€0.62) | €1.23 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (€1.18) | €3.25 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $100 (€0.92) | €1.35 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $344 (€3.17) | €4.12 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $129 (€1.19) | €1.36 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (€0.44) | €0.68 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (€0.72) | €1.14 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $267 (€2.46) | €8 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $138 (€1.27) | €2.02 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (€0.36) | €0.90 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,100 (€232) | €426 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,362 (€151) | €302 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,213 (€48) | €122 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,666 (€172) | €316 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $11,986 (€111) | €245 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,683 (€34) | €94 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,166 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,343 (€317) | €351 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,990 (€129) | €71 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (€3.34) | €10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $196 (€1.80) | €5.67 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,804 (€26) | €83 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,386 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,016 (€74) | €70 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,503 (€69) | €71 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,541,670 (€23,450) | €23,202 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (€0.64) | €1.57 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,765 (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $388 (€3.58) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $226 (€2.08) | €3.23 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 (€3.94) | €5.59 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,030 (€10) | €32 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $75 (€0.70) | €3.88 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $140 (€1.29) | €3.80 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $174 (€1.61) | €3.50 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $135 (€1.24) | €1.53 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $113 (€1.04) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $444 (€4.10) | €11 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,214 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 (€4.95) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (€14) | €38 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,012 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $331 (€3.05) | €7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $142 (€1.31) | €3.40 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $135 (€1.25) | €3.22 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (€547) | €792 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.73 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,071 (€19) | €38 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $148 (€1.36) | €4.08 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €733 (ARS $79,479) in Rosario.
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