Cost of living
Santa Cruz (Argentina) compared to Santiago del Estero
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Overview comparison
Santa Cruz (Argentina)Santiago del Estero
Consumer prices in Santiago del Estero are roughly 55% higher than in Santa Cruz (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| Total with rent one person | 551 | 622 |
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| Total with rent family | 961 | 1,938 |
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| Without rent one person | 249 | 397 |
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| Without rent one family | 568 | 1,541 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 259.94 | 303.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 340.5 | 506.83 |
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| Food person | 156 | 306 |
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| Food family | 439 | 978 |
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| Transport person | 44.64 | 43.9 |
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| Transport family | 127.87 | 108.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 65.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.44 | 10.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.4 | 35.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.12 | 6.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.67 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.16 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.34 | 340.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.12 | 172.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 204.03 | 421.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 98.11 | 271.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.56 | 52.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.95 | 77.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 118.71 | 18.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.23 | 40.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 467 | 2,151 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 218 | 1,162 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.44% | 8.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.29 | 8.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.21 | 1.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.72 | 1.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.19 | 8.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 5.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.31 | 7.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Cruz (Argentina) | Santiago del Estero |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.32 | 17.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.58 | 3.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.37 | 28.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.9 | 5.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.29 | 71.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50 | 72.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 53.55 | 91.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,085 | 1,847 |
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