Cost of living in Rafael Castillo

Rafael Castillo, Argentina is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $759 for one person and $1882 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Rafael Castillo compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Rafael Castillo is 14% cheaper overall.

How does Rafael Castillo compare to your city?

Rafael Castillo is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Rafael Castillo is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Rafael Castillo?

Who is Rafael Castillo a good fit for?

Rafael Castillo 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 Rafael Castillo so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Rafael Castillo is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This makes it less accessible for those on a tighter budget.

Is food expensive in Rafael Castillo?

Food is relatively affordable, being 6% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining options more accessible for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Rafael Castillo?

Public transport is highly affordable, being 72% lower than the European benchmark. This significantly eases commuting expenses for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
759 $
Without Rent
434 $
Rent & Utilities
325 $
Food
321 $
Transport
24 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
818 $
GDP per Capita
13,731 $
Freedom Index
6.85
Lifespan
76 years
Speak English
7%
Population
148.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.55 $
Dinner 36.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.88 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.69 $
Capuccino 2.62 $
Coke, 330ml 1.4 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.06 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.95 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.5 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.78 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.55 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.31 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.14 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.93 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.85 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.91 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 3.72 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.18 $
Cigarette pack 2.01 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.26 $
Monthly Pass 18.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.82 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.61 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 23.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.64 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.32 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.38 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.64 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 34 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 50 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 17.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 240 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 447 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 406 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 748 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,644 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,873 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 818 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 40.09%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 21.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.98 $
Haircut 8.57 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 104 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 77.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 177 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,257 $

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Peru
Rafael Castillo vs Lima (Lima is 30% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 26% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 8% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 32% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Callao (Callao is 3% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Piura (Piura is 26% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Cusco (Cusco is 15% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 35% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 22% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 11% less expensive)
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Colombia
Rafael Castillo vs Bogota (Bogota is 14% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Medellin (Medellin is 15% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Cali (Cali is 3% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 4% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 1% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 27% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Soacha (Soacha is 1% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Soledad (Soledad is 11% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 37% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 15% less expensive)
Brazil
Rafael Castillo vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 33% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 26% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 6% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 6% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Salvador (Salvador is 2% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 4% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Manaus (Manaus is 5% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 1% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Recife (Recife is 2% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Goiania (Goiania is 14% less expensive)
Argentina
Rafael Castillo vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 20% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 22% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Rosario (Rosario is 17% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 8% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 1% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Salta (Salta is 4% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs San Juan (San Juan is 13% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Lanus (Lanus is 6% more expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 49% less expensive) Rafael Castillo vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 7% less expensive)
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Paraguay
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