Cost of living in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Indore (India)
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 23% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,441 (₨633) | ₨523 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,382 (₨607) | ₨403 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $559 (₨246) | ₨182 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $145 (₨64) | ₨55 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $470 (₨207) | ₨80 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $239 (₨105) | ₨42 | + 149% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $783 (₨344) | ₨192 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $199 (₨87) | ₨122 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $191 (₨84) | ₨24 | + 251% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $195 (₨86) | ₨165 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $774 (₨340) | ₨1,155 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $382 (₨168) | ₨84 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $97 (₨42) | ₨23 | + 87% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $42,421 (₨18,637) | ₨18,995 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,831 (₨9,152) | ₨13,848 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,008 (₨1,322) | ₨2,777 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $28,617 (₨12,572) | ₨15,031 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,000 (₨6,590) | ₨9,459 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,500 (₨1,098) | ₨2,079 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,304 (₨573) | ₨435 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $25,425 (₨11,170) | ₨28,645 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,903 (₨3,472) | ₨15,589 | - 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $358 (₨157) | ₨366 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $241 (₨106) | ₨278 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,928 (₨1,286) | ₨2,669 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,871 (₨1,261) | ₨2,725 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,806 (₨2,112) | ₨3,423 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,466 (₨3,280) | ₨2,793 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,527,640 (₨671,137) | ₨844,710 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $115 (₨50) | ₨102 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,121 (₨492) | ₨869 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨315 | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $620 (₨273) | ₨99 | + 175% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $562 (₨247) | ₨459 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,075 (₨911) | ₨1,183 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $613 (₨269) | ₨245 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $184 (₨81) | ₨138 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $419 (₨184) | ₨250 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $92 (₨41) | ₨90 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $160 (₨70) | ₨82 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $466 (₨205) | ₨192 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Santiago del Estero | Indore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,368 (₨601) | ₨1,570 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $492 (₨216) | ₨350 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,236 (₨982) | ₨1,203 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,790 (₨787) | ₨1,939 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (₨189) | ₨861 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $143 (₨63) | ₨159 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (₨64) | ₨177 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $41,000 (₨18,013) | ₨42,753 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $13 (₨5.87) | ₨11 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,780 (₨782) | ₨1,048 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $146 (₨64) | ₨243 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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