Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Salta (Argentina) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Salta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $6,243 (18,729 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $7,234 (21,702 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $893 (2,678 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $547 (1,641 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,454 (4,362 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $435 (1,304 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $927 (2,782 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $405 (1,214 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $328 (985 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,088 (3,264 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,229 (3,687 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,830 (5,490 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $553 (1,658 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 46% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $335,893 (1,007,676 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $289,780 (869,337 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $34,859 (104,577 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $321,915 (965,742 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $219,178 (657,532 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $34,219 (102,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,207 (57,620 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $170,305 (510,913 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,501 (163,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,189 (3,566 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,762 (5,287 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $130,274 (390,821 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $9,991 (29,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $183,962 (551,884 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $21,066 (63,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,956,200 (14,868,553 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $268 (804 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $14,556 (43,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Salta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,568 (4,704 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $673 (2,018 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,765 (20,295 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,123 (3,368 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $597 (1,792 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,231 (21,691 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $759 (2,276 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,776 (5,328 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,791 (17,374 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 236% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Salta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $11,290 (33,870 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,513 (7,540 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,000 (15,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,617 (13,850 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,392 (4,176 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,832 (5,496 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $986 (2,958 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $193,666 (580,996 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $48 (143 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,377 (28,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $946 (2,838 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2024.
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