Cost of living in San Rafael, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in San Rafael

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,486,420
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $628,367
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in San Rafael
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $3,191
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $1,919
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $2,432
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $555
12 eggs, large ARS $2,364
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $2,882
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $2,659
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $1,148
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $508
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $655
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $2,125
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $1,437
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $570
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $400,000
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $304,620
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $21,871
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $350,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $52,931
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $10,049
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $20,000
40” flat screen tv ARS $36,745
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $29,892
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $10,500
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $750
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $11,853
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $1,536
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $13,008
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $5,703
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $3,579,900
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $467
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $20,000
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $5,257
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $8,003
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $683
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $1,010
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $6,000
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $3,128
Tube of toothpaste ARS $2,234
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $4,184
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $16,659
2 tickets to the movies ARS $10,000
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $4,809
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $4,386
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $3,311
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $2,013
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $1,224
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $7,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $15,000
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $401
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 67 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: May 10, 2025

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