Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,209 ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $9,091 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,761 ($3.61) | $5.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,606 ($1.54) | $1.22 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,821 ($3.67) | $5.55 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,400 ($3.26) | $4.53 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,040 ($4.84) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $4,948 ($4.75) | $4.16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,938 ($1.86) | $2.65 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,743 ($2.63) | $4.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,538 ($5.32) | $17 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,966 ($2.85) | $2.31 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,788 ($1.72) | $2.76 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $845,021 ($811) | $1,473 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $431,222 ($414) | $1,618 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,590 ($84) | $256 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $291,189 ($280) | $1,313 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $198,822 ($191) | $806 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $67,249 ($65) | $226 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,385 ($19) | $62 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $434,246 ($417) | $318 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $234,433 ($225) | $220 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $15,740 ($15) | $12 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $3,630 ($3.48) | $20 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $137,226 ($132) | $62 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $24,452 ($23) | $63 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $140,393 ($135) | $91 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $75,609 ($73) | $82 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $35,939,000 ($34,499) | $28,605 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,143 ($1.10) | $0.85 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $56,210 ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $5,979 ($5.74) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,867 ($4.67) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $9,683 ($9) | $40 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,801 ($26) | $121 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $2,923 ($2.81) | $6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,181 ($4.01) | $4.01 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,910 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $4,076 ($3.91) | $3.76 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,844 ($2.73) | $1.88 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,213 ($8) | $23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rosario | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $17,151 ($16) | $41 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,559 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,000 ($52) | $133 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $30,992 ($30) | $59 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $7,762 ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,212 ($5.00) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,142 ($3.98) | $6 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $360,825 ($346) | $437 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $977 ($0.94) | $0.59 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $25,157 ($24) | $38 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,158 ($3.03) | $7 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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