Cost of living in La Rioja

La Rioja, Argentina is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $613 for one person and $1508 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is La Rioja compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, La Rioja is 31% cheaper overall.

How does La Rioja compare to your city?

La Rioja is 37% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in La Rioja is, on average, 86% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in La Rioja?

Who is La Rioja a good fit for?

La Rioja tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is La Rioja so expensive?

La Rioja's costs are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in La Rioja?

Food costs in La Rioja are 6% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in La Rioja?

Public transport is 53% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
613 $
Without Rent
426 $
Rent & Utilities
188 $
Food
321 $
Transport
41 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
458 $
GDP per Capita
13,731 $
Freedom Index
6.85
Lifespan
76 years
Speak English
7%
Population
181.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 6.28 $
Dinner 19.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 14.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.07 $
Capuccino 1.34 $
Coke, 330ml 1.19 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.31 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.31 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.39 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.92 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.52 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.43 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.09 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.04 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.87 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.82 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.99 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.22 $
Cigarette pack 0.76 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.5 $
Monthly Pass 29.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.16 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 6.98 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.01 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.05 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.48 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 13 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 20 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 14.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 139 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 164 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 246 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 388 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,896 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,276 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 458 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 40.11%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 9.64 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.02 $
Haircut 4.07 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 71.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 264 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,344 $

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La Rioja vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 61% more expensive) La Rioja vs Linden (Linden is 66% more expensive) La Rioja vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 65% more expensive)
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La Rioja vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 94% more expensive) La Rioja vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 71% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 20% more expensive) La Rioja vs Leon (Leon is 17% more expensive) La Rioja vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 65% more expensive) La Rioja vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 61% more expensive) La Rioja vs Puebla (Puebla is 53% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 59% more expensive) La Rioja vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 105% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 18% more expensive)
Suriname
La Rioja vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 42% more expensive) La Rioja vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 38% more expensive)
Ecuador
La Rioja vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 48% more expensive) La Rioja vs Quito (Quito is 47% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 26% more expensive) La Rioja vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 3% less expensive) La Rioja vs Duran (Duran is 32% more expensive) La Rioja vs Machala (Machala is 3% less expensive) La Rioja vs Manta (Manta is 42% more expensive) La Rioja vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 24% more expensive) La Rioja vs Loja (Loja is 1% more expensive) La Rioja vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 6% more expensive)
Peru
La Rioja vs Lima (Lima is 61% more expensive) La Rioja vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 9% less expensive) La Rioja vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 14% more expensive) La Rioja vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 16% less expensive) La Rioja vs Callao (Callao is 27% more expensive) La Rioja vs Piura (Piura is 8% less expensive) La Rioja vs Cusco (Cusco is 5% more expensive) La Rioja vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 19% less expensive) La Rioja vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 4% less expensive) La Rioja vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 11% more expensive)
Venezuela
La Rioja vs Caracas (Caracas is 70% more expensive) La Rioja vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 15% more expensive) La Rioja vs Valencia (Valencia is 28% more expensive) La Rioja vs Maracay (Maracay is 18% more expensive) La Rioja vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 17% more expensive) La Rioja vs Barinas (Barinas is 30% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 46% more expensive) La Rioja vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 54% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 42% more expensive) La Rioja vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 48% more expensive)
Colombia
La Rioja vs Bogota (Bogota is 42% more expensive) La Rioja vs Medellin (Medellin is 42% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cali (Cali is 20% more expensive) La Rioja vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 29% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 22% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 10% less expensive) La Rioja vs Soacha (Soacha is 22% more expensive) La Rioja vs Soledad (Soledad is 37% more expensive) La Rioja vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 23% less expensive) La Rioja vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 5% more expensive)
Brazil
La Rioja vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 65% more expensive) La Rioja vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 56% more expensive) La Rioja vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 31% more expensive) La Rioja vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 17% more expensive) La Rioja vs Salvador (Salvador is 21% more expensive) La Rioja vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 28% more expensive) La Rioja vs Manaus (Manaus is 30% more expensive) La Rioja vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 25% more expensive) La Rioja vs Recife (Recife is 27% more expensive) La Rioja vs Goiania (Goiania is 7% more expensive)
Argentina
La Rioja vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 48% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 51% more expensive) La Rioja vs Rosario (Rosario is 3% more expensive) La Rioja vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 13% more expensive) La Rioja vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 22% more expensive) La Rioja vs Salta (Salta is 19% more expensive) La Rioja vs San Juan (San Juan is 7% more expensive) La Rioja vs Lanus (Lanus is 32% more expensive) La Rioja vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 37% less expensive) La Rioja vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 16% more expensive)
Bolivia
La Rioja vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 24% more expensive) La Rioja vs La Paz (La Paz is 10% more expensive) La Rioja vs El Alto (El Alto is 5% more expensive) La Rioja vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 13% less expensive) La Rioja vs Sucre (Sucre is 8% more expensive) La Rioja vs Oruro (Oruro is 2% less expensive) La Rioja vs Potosi (Potosi is 19% less expensive) La Rioja vs Tarija (Tarija is 2% more expensive) La Rioja vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 13% less expensive) La Rioja vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 26% more expensive)
Paraguay
La Rioja vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 9% more expensive) La Rioja vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 13% less expensive) La Rioja vs Luque (Luque is 1% less expensive) La Rioja vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 1% more expensive) La Rioja vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 15% less expensive) La Rioja vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 33% less expensive) La Rioja vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 16% less expensive) La Rioja vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 13% less expensive) La Rioja vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 12% less expensive)