Cost of living in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Santiago del Estero

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]498,644 (ARS $252,798)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]223,770 (ARS $113,445)
    • 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 Santiago del Estero
Current as of Apr 2023.

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Food Update prices
ARS ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $1,441 (ARS $ [BM]1,441)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $1,382 (ARS $ [BM]1,382)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $559 (ARS $ [BM]559)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $183 (ARS $ [BM]183)
12 eggs, large ARS $611 (ARS $ [BM]611)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $379 (ARS $ [BM]379)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $543 (ARS $ [BM]543)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $319 (ARS $ [BM]319)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $236 (ARS $ [BM]236)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $270 (ARS $ [BM]270)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $589 (ARS $ [BM]589)
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $404 (ARS $ [BM]404)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $90 (ARS $ [BM]90)
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Housing Update prices
ARS ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $90,000 (ARS $ [BM]90,000)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $45,000 (ARS $ [BM]45,000)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $6,487 (ARS $ [BM]6,487)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $51,363 (ARS $ [BM]51,363)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $35,000 (ARS $ [BM]35,000)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $4,486 (ARS $ [BM]4,486)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $3,778 (ARS $ [BM]3,778)
40” flat screen tv ARS $76,988 (ARS $ [BM]76,988)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $51,209 (ARS $ [BM]51,209)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $323 (ARS $ [BM]323)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $600 (ARS $ [BM]600)
Clothes Update prices
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $4,469 (ARS $ [BM]4,469)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $2,871 (ARS $ [BM]2,871)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $4,806 (ARS $ [BM]4,806)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $7,466 (ARS $ [BM]7,466)
Transportation Update prices
ARS ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $1,527,640 (ARS $ [BM]1,527,640)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $115 (ARS $ [BM]115)
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $1,121 (ARS $ [BM]1,121)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) - -
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Personal Care Update prices
ARS ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $620 (ARS $ [BM]620)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $562 (ARS $ [BM]562)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $2,075 (ARS $ [BM]2,075)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $613 (ARS $ [BM]613)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $184 (ARS $ [BM]184)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $419 (ARS $ [BM]419)
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $92 (ARS $ [BM]92)
Tube of toothpaste ARS $160 (ARS $ [BM]160)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $466 (ARS $ [BM]466)
Entertainment Update prices
ARS ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $1,368 (ARS $ [BM]1,368)
2 tickets to the movies ARS $492 (ARS $ [BM]492)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $2,236 (ARS $ [BM]2,236)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $1,790 (ARS $ [BM]1,790)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $429 (ARS $ [BM]429)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $143 (ARS $ [BM]143)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $145 (ARS $ [BM]145)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $41,000 (ARS $ [BM]41,000)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $13 (ARS $ [BM]13)
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $1,780 (ARS $ [BM]1,780)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $146 (ARS $ [BM]146)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 41 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 18, 2023

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