Cost of living in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in San Sebastian or in Santiago del Estero? You can help!
Improve the prices for San Sebastian! Improve the prices for Santiago del Estero!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 19 different people.
WARNING!
Santiago del Estero has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Santiago del Estero.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,441 (€3.86) | €23 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,382 (€3.70) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $559 (€1.50) | €4.21 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $183 (€0.49) | €1.10 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $611 (€1.64) | €3.31 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $379 (€1.02) | €2.86 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $543 (€1.45) | €9 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $319 (€0.85) | €2.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $236 (€0.63) | €1.52 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $270 (€0.72) | €0.99 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $589 (€1.58) | €8 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $404 (€1.08) | €2.11 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $90 (€0.24) | €1.34 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 84% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $90,000 (€241) | €1,745 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $45,000 (€120) | €1,053 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,487 (€17) | €139 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $51,363 (€138) | €1,017 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $35,000 (€94) | €713 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,486 (€12) | €159 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,778 (€10) | €42 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $76,988 (€206) | €418 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $51,209 (€137) | €118 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $323 (€0.86) | €8 | - 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $600 (€1.61) | €13 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 83% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,469 (€12) | €95 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,871 (€8) | €38 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,806 (€13) | €78 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,466 (€20) | €107 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,527,640 (€4,090) | €23,341 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $115 (€0.31) | €1.84 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,121 (€3.00) | €39 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $620 (€1.66) | €7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $562 (€1.51) | €9 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,075 (€5.55) | €91 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $613 (€1.64) | €5.45 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $184 (€0.49) | €2.48 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $419 (€1.12) | €3.30 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $92 (€0.25) | €1.55 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $160 (€0.43) | €1.99 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $466 (€1.25) | €24 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 88% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago del Estero | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,368 (€3.66) | €36 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $492 (€1.32) | €16 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,236 (€5.99) | €126 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,790 (€4.79) | €52 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (€1.15) | €10 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $143 (€0.38) | €2.72 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (€0.39) | €4.88 | - 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $41,000 (€110) | €469 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $13 (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,780 (€4.77) | €54 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $146 (€0.39) | €5.04 | - 92% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00268
EUR
/
ARS
*
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Prishtina is 51% cheaper than in Athens
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Singapore is 39% more expensive than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in New York City is 19% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 35% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 75% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Dublin is 11% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,600 in San Sebastian you would need to make just about €1,062 (ARS $396,528) in Santiago del Estero.
Do you live in San Sebastian? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Salamanca (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pamplona (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oviedo (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almería (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florianopolis (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Corrientes (Argentina)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of rice in Kabul costs 20 Afghani (25 minutes ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 900 sqft in Dallas, Texas costs $681 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Luxembourg costs €5.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Dhaka costs Taka 284 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Boise, Idaho costs $20 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Manfredonia costs €1.99 (about 3 hours ago)