Cost of living
La Rioja (Argentina) compared to Colonia (Argentina)
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Overview comparison
La Rioja (Argentina)Colonia (Argentina)
Consumer prices in La Rioja (Argentina) are roughly 56% higher than in Colonia (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Total with rent one person | 614 | 534 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,971 | 970 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,086 | 602 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 270.62 | 246.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 457.63 | 295.93 |
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| Food person | 328 | 165 |
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| Food family | 979 | 343 |
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| Transport person | 40.17 | 49.44 |
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| Transport family | 105.9 | 108.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.75 years | 81.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.88 | 1.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.87 | 11.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.58 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.83 | 6.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 1.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.32 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 271.7 | 87.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 166.38 | 55.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 478.38 | 253.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 294.01 | 98.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.26 | 57.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.07 | 92.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.33 | 91.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Local transport ticket | 33.85 | 15.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,860 | 392 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,384 | 169 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.17% | 20.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.33 | 8.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.11 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.14 | 1.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 5.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.72 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.61 | 6.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | La Rioja (Argentina) | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.72 | 11.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.75 | 3.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.35 | 12.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.57 | 2.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.26 | 16.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79 | 39.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 120.34 | 46.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,441 | 1,283 |
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