Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 86% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina)
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| Food | + 92% | |||
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| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 92% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (ARS $982) | ARS $410 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $754) | ARS $505 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (ARS $213) | ARS $109 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (ARS $124) | ARS $84 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (ARS $209) | ARS $110 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (ARS $129) | ARS $115 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (ARS $322) | ARS $223 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (ARS $240) | ARS $104 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (ARS $113) | ARS $35 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $199) | ARS $99 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (ARS $972) | ARS $280 | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (ARS $224) | ARS $133 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.06 (ARS $73) | ARS $39 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 132% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,007 (ARS $90,373) | ARS $24,880 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,675 (ARS $48,280) | ARS $20,831 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b365 (ARS $6,581) | ARS $3,008 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,211 (ARS $57,970) | ARS $28,617 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,028 (ARS $36,602) | ARS $15,000 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b240 (ARS $4,331) | ARS $2,500 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b137 (ARS $2,467) | ARS $1,304 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,141 (ARS $38,646) | ARS $25,425 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b916 (ARS $16,527) | ARS $7,903 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (ARS $735) | ARS $358 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (ARS $320) | ARS $241 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 61% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b316 (ARS $5,708) | ARS $2,928 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b233 (ARS $4,201) | ARS $2,871 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b609 (ARS $11,001) | ARS $4,806 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b501 (ARS $9,035) | ARS $7,466 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 50% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b99,903 (ARS $1,803,351) | ARS $1,527,640 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (ARS $69) | ARS $59 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (ARS $2,679) | ARS $1,121 | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b82 (ARS $1,486) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 56% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (ARS $624) | ARS $620 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b35 (ARS $623) | ARS $562 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b254 (ARS $4,583) | ARS $2,075 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b44 (ARS $787) | ARS $613 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $396) | ARS $184 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b23 (ARS $418) | ARS $419 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (ARS $177) | ARS $92 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (ARS $209) | ARS $160 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b73 (ARS $1,320) | ARS $466 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 101% more expensive than in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santiago del Estero | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b73 (ARS $1,315) | ARS $1,368 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (ARS $1,728) | ARS $492 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b189 (ARS $3,413) | ARS $2,236 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b258 (ARS $4,648) | ARS $1,790 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (ARS $725) | ARS $429 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (ARS $487) | ARS $143 | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (ARS $371) | ARS $145 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,243 (ARS $58,541) | ARS $41,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.32 (ARS $24) | ARS $13 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b351 (ARS $6,336) | ARS $1,780 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (ARS $301) | ARS $146 | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 580 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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