Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $437 ($4.89) | $9 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $330 ($3.69) | $4.54 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $115 ($1.29) | $1.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 ($0.74) | $1.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $128 ($1.44) | $1.63 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $101 ($1.13) | $1.00 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $314 ($3.51) | $3.32 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $119 ($1.33) | $0.96 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 ($0.55) | $1.06 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $77 ($0.86) | $1.19 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $253 ($2.82) | $14 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 ($1.49) | $1.73 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 ($0.41) | $1.00 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $24,848 ($278) | $420 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,087 ($180) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,992 ($56) | $55 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,098 ($202) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $11,710 ($131) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,501 ($39) | $46 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,131 ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,766 ($378) | $591 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,812 ($132) | $127 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 ($4.04) | $5.34 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $196 ($2.19) | $5.00 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,107 ($35) | $43 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,504 ($28) | $27 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,873 ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,735 ($75) | $41 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,211,320 ($24,723) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 ($0.73) | $1.09 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,765 ($20) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $356 ($3.98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $217 ($2.43) | $9 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 ($4.77) | $20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,027 ($11) | $20 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $55 ($0.62) | $1.77 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $131 ($1.46) | $2.55 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $166 ($1.86) | $2.30 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $122 ($1.37) | $0.95 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $108 ($1.21) | $0.91 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $433 ($4.84) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,128 ($13) | $12 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $525 ($5.87) | $11 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 ($17) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,967 ($22) | $18 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $316 ($3.53) | $3.39 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $137 ($1.53) | $2.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 ($1.45) | $1.00 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 ($663) | $320 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.73 ($0.06) | $0.50 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,036 ($23) | $51 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 ($1.56) | $2.50 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 828 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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