Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $460 (R 72) | R 69 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $354 (R 55) | R 40 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (R 21) | R 32 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (R 11) | R 10 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (R 21) | R 14 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $102 (R 16) | R 10 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $340 (R 53) | R 34 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $128 (R 20) | R 12 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (R 8) | R 14 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (R 13) | R 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $261 (R 41) | R 49 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $134 (R 21) | R 17 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (R 5.90) | R 7 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,647 (R 4,017) | R 6,086 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,585 (R 2,598) | R 6,000 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,968 (R 778) | R 1,270 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,996 (R 2,975) | R 1,835 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,473 (R 1,954) | R 1,682 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,684 (R 577) | R 375 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,168 (R 183) | R 549 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $43,344 (R 6,789) | R 5,000 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,669 (R 2,924) | R 1,343 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $398 (R 62) | R 65 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $201 (R 32) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,040 (R 476) | R 638 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,388 (R 374) | R 307 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,732 (R 1,211) | R 1,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $7,481 (R 1,172) | R 850 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,891,270 (R 452,861) | R 270,046 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 (R 12) | R 13 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,811 (R 284) | R 350 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $385 (R 60) | R 69 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $220 (R 34) | R 150 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $433 (R 68) | R 120 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,225 (R 192) | R 350 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $75 (R 12) | R 59 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $145 (R 23) | R 29 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $192 (R 30) | R 54 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $135 (R 21) | R 26 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (R 21) | R 17 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $431 (R 67) | R 73 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,232 (R 193) | R 275 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 (R 84) | R 109 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (R 241) | R 650 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,088 (R 327) | R 348 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $328 (R 51) | R 45 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $146 (R 23) | R 19 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (R 23) | R 14 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (R 9,284) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (R 0.97) | R 1.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,171 (R 340) | R 345 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $165 (R 26) | R 33 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 878 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 17,000 in Worcester you would need to make just about R 15,706 (ARS $100,275) in Rosario.
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