Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Walnut Creek, California, United States
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $488 ($5.25) | $18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $364 ($3.92) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 ($1.43) | $5.91 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 ($0.74) | $1.36 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $131 ($1.42) | $4.16 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $102 ($1.10) | $5.87 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $340 ($3.66) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $128 ($1.38) | $3.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 ($0.54) | $1.96 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 ($0.90) | $3.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $261 ($2.81) | $17 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $135 ($1.46) | $2.10 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 ($0.38) | $3.06 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 87% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,647 ($276) | $2,790 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,585 ($179) | $2,468 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,968 ($54) | $163 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,996 ($205) | $2,438 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,473 ($134) | $2,018 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,684 ($40) | $127 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,168 ($13) | $58 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $43,344 ($467) | $375 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,669 ($201) | $179 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $398 ($4.29) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $201 ($2.17) | $25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,040 ($33) | $51 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,388 ($26) | $55 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,732 ($83) | $86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,481 ($81) | $125 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,891,270 ($31,150) | $20,090 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 ($0.83) | $0.95 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,811 ($20) | $145 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $385 ($4.15) | $26 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $220 ($2.37) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $433 ($4.66) | $23 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,225 ($13) | $147 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $75 ($0.81) | $7 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $145 ($1.56) | $4.64 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $192 ($2.07) | $6.00 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $135 ($1.46) | $3.68 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 ($1.45) | $2.76 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $431 ($4.64) | $29 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,232 ($13) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 ($5.79) | $26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 ($17) | $154 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,088 ($22) | $112 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $328 ($3.53) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $146 ($1.57) | $4.94 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 ($1.57) | $6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 ($639) | $427 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 ($0.07) | $0.46 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,171 ($23) | $70 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $165 ($1.78) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 910 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,600 in Walnut Creek, California you would need to make just about $2,211 (ARS $205,228) in Rosario.
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