Cost of living in Resistencia, Argentina vs Santo André, Brazil

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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Resistencia (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $506 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $330 (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $91 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $60 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.23 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $99 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 6 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $133 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $56 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (R$ 1.55) | R$ 4.65 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $48 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 4.75 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $228 (R$ 14) | R$ 40 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $95 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (R$ 1.30) | R$ 3.21 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Resistencia (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,594 (R$ 1,638) | R$ 2,196 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $15,234 (R$ 938) | R$ 1,615 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,865 (R$ 238) | R$ 473 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $14,714 (R$ 906) | R$ 2,053 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,981 (R$ 615) | R$ 1,133 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,276 (R$ 202) | R$ 248 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $879 (R$ 54) | R$ 85 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $17,066 (R$ 1,051) | R$ 1,944 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,926 (R$ 488) | R$ 419 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $223 (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $431 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Resistencia (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,323 (R$ 81) | R$ 172 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,179 (R$ 73) | R$ 169 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,113 (R$ 192) | R$ 289 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,586 (R$ 159) | R$ 234 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Resistencia (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,591,580 (R$ 98,008) | R$ 76,119 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $60 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.01 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $651 (R$ 40) | R$ 224 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,039 (R$ 64) | R$ 47 | + 35% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Resistencia (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $169 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $378 (R$ 23) | R$ 56 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $760 (R$ 47) | R$ 184 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $72 (R$ 4.41) | R$ 17 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $100 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $113 (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $64 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 6 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 3.43 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $255 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Resistencia (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $811 (R$ 50) | R$ 121 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $420 (R$ 26) | R$ 59 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,288 (R$ 79) | R$ 195 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,088 (R$ 67) | R$ 168 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $271 (R$ 17) | R$ 25 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $85 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 9 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $70 (R$ 4.32) | R$ 11 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $26,980 (R$ 1,661) | R$ 3,354 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $13 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.25 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $820 (R$ 50) | R$ 107 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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