Cost of living in Santiago del Estero, Argentina compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $50 ($2.48) | $3.00 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $3.00 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $28 ($1.40) | $3.00 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $10 ($0.51) | $1.29 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $14 ($0.69) | $2.40 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $1.10 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $40 ($1.98) | $6 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $6.00 ($0.30) | $1.70 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5.50 ($0.27) | $1.00 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $8 ($0.40) | $1.50 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $17 ($0.84) | $6.00 | - 86% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $13 ($0.64) | $2.25 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 ($0.50) | $0.33 | + 49% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $3,375 ($167) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $3,000 ($149) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $400 ($20) | $40 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $250 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $300 ($15) | $50 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $280 ($14) | $70 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,595 ($277) | $600 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,300 ($64) | $300 | - 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $72 ($3.57) | $7 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $15 ($0.74) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $700 ($35) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $500 ($25) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $7 ($0.35) | $1.40 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $240 ($12) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25 ($1.24) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $17 ($0.84) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $32 ($1.59) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $17 ($0.84) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $16 ($0.79) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $25 ($1.24) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $80 ($3.97) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $46 ($2.28) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $180 ($9) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $185 ($9) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $50 ($2.48) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $15 ($0.74) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $20 ($0.99) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.30 ($0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $20 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $10 ($0.50) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$470
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $346
(ARS $6,988)
in Santiago del Estero.
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