Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs El Aaiún, Western Sahara

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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $460 (44 Dirham) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $354 (34 Dirham) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (7 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $102 (10 Dirham) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $340 (33 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $128 (12 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (4.81 Dirham) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (8 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $261 (25 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $134 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (3.64 Dirham) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,647 (2,482 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,585 (1,605 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,968 (481 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,996 (1,838 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,473 (1,207 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,684 (357 Dirham) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,168 (113 Dirham) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $43,344 (4,194 Dirham) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,669 (1,806 Dirham) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $398 (39 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $201 (19 Dirham) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,040 (294 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,388 (231 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,732 (748 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,481 (724 Dirham) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,891,270 (279,770 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 (7 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,811 (175 Dirham) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $385 (37 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $220 (21 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $433 (42 Dirham) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,225 (119 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $75 (7 Dirham) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $145 (14 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $192 (19 Dirham) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $135 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $431 (42 Dirham) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,232 (119 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 (52 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (149 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,088 (202 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $328 (32 Dirham) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $146 (14 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (14 Dirham) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (5,735 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (0.60 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,171 (210 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $165 (16 Dirham) | - | - | |
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These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 7,400 Dirham in El Aaiún you would need to make just about 7,392 Dirham (ARS $76,392) in Rosario.
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