Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Southampton, United Kingdom

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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $437 (£3.50) | £10 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $330 (£2.64) | £6 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $115 (£0.92) | £3.36 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (£0.53) | £1.01 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (£1.03) | £2.86 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $101 (£0.81) | £1.28 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $314 (£2.51) | £5.47 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $119 (£0.95) | £1.94 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (£0.39) | £0.85 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $77 (£0.61) | £1.71 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $253 (£2.02) | £8 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 (£1.06) | £1.78 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (£0.30) | £0.90 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $24,848 (£199) | £1,801 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,087 (£129) | £1,197 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,992 (£40) | £138 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,098 (£145) | £981 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $11,710 (£94) | £609 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,501 (£28) | £131 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,131 (£9) | £17 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,766 (£270) | £331 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,812 (£94) | £66 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (£2.89) | £5.73 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $196 (£1.56) | £11 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,107 (£25) | £81 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,504 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,873 (£63) | £67 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,735 (£54) | £63 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,211,320 (£17,673) | £17,216 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (£0.52) | £1.21 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,765 (£14) | £52 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $356 (£2.84) | £13 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $217 (£1.73) | £3.90 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 (£3.41) | £7 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,027 (£8) | £80 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $55 (£0.44) | £3.07 | - 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $131 (£1.05) | £1.41 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $166 (£1.33) | £3.30 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $122 (£0.98) | £1.51 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $108 (£0.86) | £1.20 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $433 (£3.46) | £12 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,128 (£9) | £32 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $525 (£4.20) | £23 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (£12) | £89 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,967 (£16) | £51 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $316 (£2.52) | £7 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $137 (£1.09) | £3.62 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 (£1.04) | £4.40 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (£474) | £401 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.73 (£0.05) | £0.17 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,036 (£16) | £27 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 (£1.12) | £9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £1,716 (ARS $214,736) in Rosario.
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