Cost of living in Santa Fe, Argentina vs Teresina, Brazil

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Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $543 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $364 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $123 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.12 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $109 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $74 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.21 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $193 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $65 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 5.46 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (R$ 1.84) | R$ 3.82 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $65 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.61 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $333 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (R$ 1.64) | R$ 3.42 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,013 (R$ 1,541) | R$ 1,618 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,429 (R$ 1,012) | R$ 1,081 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,770 (R$ 171) | R$ 369 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $17,803 (R$ 1,097) | R$ 1,425 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,975 (R$ 615) | R$ 865 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,315 (R$ 143) | R$ 493 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,096 (R$ 68) | R$ 113 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $27,702 (R$ 1,707) | R$ 1,517 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,026 (R$ 248) | R$ 413 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $192 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $207 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,024 (R$ 125) | R$ 200 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,277 (R$ 79) | R$ 173 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,854 (R$ 237) | R$ 314 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,499 (R$ 216) | R$ 205 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $859,739 (R$ 52,972) | R$ 63,667 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $67 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.09 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,221 (R$ 75) | R$ 167 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $370 (R$ 23) | R$ 43 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $79 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 15 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $228 (R$ 14) | R$ 49 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $757 (R$ 47) | R$ 155 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $101 (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 8 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $63 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 13 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $70 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.25 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $74 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 4.70 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $312 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $625 (R$ 38) | R$ 89 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $403 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,600 (R$ 99) | R$ 130 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $932 (R$ 57) | R$ 167 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $145 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $82 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $77 (R$ 4.77) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $45,733 (R$ 2,818) | R$ 2,650 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.42 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.76 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $738 (R$ 45) | R$ 121 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $89 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,700 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 3,140 (ARS $50,964) in Santa Fe.
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