Cost of living
Rio Cuarto compared to Santa Cruz (Argentina)
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Overview comparison
Rio CuartoSanta Cruz (Argentina)
Consumer prices in Rio Cuarto are roughly 35% higher than in Santa Cruz (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| Total with rent one person | 444 | 551 |
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| Total with rent family | 968 | 961 |
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| Without rent one person | 258 | 249 |
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| Without rent one family | 987 | 568 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 240.21 | 259.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 90.14 | 340.5 |
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| Food person | 208 | 156 |
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| Food family | 538 | 439 |
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| Transport person | 24.55 | 44.64 |
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| Transport family | 62.31 | 127.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.78 years | 76.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.18 | 2.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.4 | 10.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.56 | 4.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 | 5.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.18 | 1.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 259.15 | 87.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.14 | 55.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 124.04 | 204.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 68.28 | 98.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.35 | 53.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 4.75 | 103.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.68 | 118.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| Local transport ticket | 34.95 | 16.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,655 | 467 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 813 | 218 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.38% | 22.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.42 | 8.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.17 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.08 | 0.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.93 | 1.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.04 | 4.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.57 | 3.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.08 | 5.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 0.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Rio Cuarto | Santa Cruz (Argentina) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.66 | 9.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.3 | 3.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.37 | 13.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.13 | 2.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.85 | 14.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.17 | 50 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.34 | 53.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,052 | 1,085 |
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