Rosario, Argentina, Argentina — cost of living
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Rosario, Argentina

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Rosario, Argentina

About Rosario, Argentina

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$324
ARS 470,162
Family of 4 / mo
$841
ARS 1,218,389.06
Avg salary (after tax)
$475
ARS 688,139.65

Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba. With a growing and important metropolitan area, Greater Rosario has an estimated population of 1,750,000 as of 2020. One of its main attractions includes the neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco architecture that has been preserved in hundreds of residences, houses and public buildings. The city is also famous for being the birthplace of footballer Lionel Messi.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $103.6
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $120.61
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $29.78
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $47.77

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.03
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $474.82

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.59
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.29
  • CappuccinoUSD $1.68
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.28
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.1

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.47
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $33.67
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $6.47

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.16
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $8.97
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.74
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.48
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.08
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.88
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.77
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.91
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.87
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $3.88
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.59
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.51
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.17
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.75
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.07
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.27

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $420.86
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $221.28
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $189.48
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $124.31
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $184.53
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $134.74

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $22.66
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $189.93
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $12.15
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $3.88
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $6,863

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.19
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,352
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.04
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $19.42
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.65
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.98
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $31,079

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $23.06
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $43.94

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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