Cost of living in La Rioja (Argentina) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in La Rioja (Argentina) is 105% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Rioja | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,021 (56,935 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 537% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $7,781 (23,292 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,448 (7,328 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,037 (3,106 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,844 (5,519 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $999 (2,991 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,405 (7,197 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,489 (4,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $987 (2,955 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,181 (3,534 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,829 (20,440 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,350 (7,036 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 149% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $443 (1,326 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 17% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in La Rioja (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Rioja | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $595,490 (1,782,486 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $400,000 (1,197,324 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,913 (59,605 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $296,384 (887,169 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $248,196 (742,927 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $19,784 (59,218 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $10,469 (31,336 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $310,088 (928,189 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,308 (162,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,582 (10,721 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,563 (4,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Rioja (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Rioja | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $115,718 (346,380 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $58,462 (174,994 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $171,854 (514,412 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $115,321 (345,191 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in La Rioja (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,900,090 (26,640,723 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,123 (3,363 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,876 (8,608 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in La Rioja (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Rioja | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,917 (20,705 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $733 (2,195 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,000 (20,953 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $350 (1,047 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,211 (6,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,874 (14,588 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,472 (7,400 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $189 (566 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,957 (14,837 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 187% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in La Rioja (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Rioja | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,719 (59,024 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $5,939 (17,777 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $6,000 (17,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,846 (20,493 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,450 (19,307 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,300 (3,891 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,960 (8,861 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $150,000 (448,996 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 (46 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $11,874 (35,541 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $723 (2,164 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2024.
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