Cost of living in Santa Fe

In Santa Fe, Argentina, a family of four typically needs around $1810 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $709 monthly.

How expensive is Santa Fe compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Santa Fe are 20% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Santa Fe compare to your city?

Santa Fe is 64% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Santa Fe is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Santa Fe?

Who is Santa Fe a good fit for?

Santa Fe is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Santa Fe so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence overall expenses in Santa Fe.

Is food expensive in Santa Fe?

Food costs are only 2% lower than the European benchmark, making them relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Santa Fe?

Public transport is 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it a budget-friendly option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
709 $
Without Rent
515 $
Rent & Utilities
194 $
Food
334 $
Transport
59 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
256 $
GDP per Capita
13,731 $
Freedom Index
6.85
Lifespan
76 years
Speak English
7%
Population
406.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.2 $
Dinner 24.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.84 $
Capuccino 3.33 $
Coke, 330ml 1.29 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.11 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.71 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.82 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.75 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.48 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.08 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.48 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.22 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.72 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 3.87 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.26 $
Cigarette pack 3.53 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.41 $
Monthly Pass 45.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.21 $
Taxi, 8 km 6.98 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 26.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.66 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.54 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.81 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 4.09 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 42 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 65 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 123 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 200 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 163 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 257 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,251 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,029 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 256 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 40.00%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 14.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10 $
Haircut 4.22 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 169 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 105 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 183 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,509 $

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Santa Fe vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 68% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 48% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 4% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Leon (Leon is 1% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 43% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 39% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Puebla (Puebla is 32% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 37% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 77% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 2% more expensive)
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Santa Fe vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 23% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 19% more expensive)
Ecuador
Santa Fe vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 28% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Quito (Quito is 27% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 9% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 17% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Duran (Duran is 14% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Machala (Machala is 16% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Manta (Manta is 23% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 7% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Loja (Loja is 13% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 8% less expensive)
Peru
Santa Fe vs Lima (Lima is 39% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 21% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 1% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 27% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Callao (Callao is 10% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Piura (Piura is 20% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Cusco (Cusco is 9% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 30% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 17% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 4% less expensive)
Venezuela
Santa Fe vs Caracas (Caracas is 47% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 0% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Valencia (Valencia is 10% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Maracay (Maracay is 2% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 1% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Barinas (Barinas is 13% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 26% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 34% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 23% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 28% more expensive)
Colombia
Santa Fe vs Bogota (Bogota is 22% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Medellin (Medellin is 23% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Cali (Cali is 3% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 11% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 6% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 22% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Soacha (Soacha is 6% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Soledad (Soledad is 18% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 33% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 9% less expensive)
Brazil
Santa Fe vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 43% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 35% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 14% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 1% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Salvador (Salvador is 5% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 11% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Manaus (Manaus is 13% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 8% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Recife (Recife is 9% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Goiania (Goiania is 7% less expensive)
Argentina
Santa Fe vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 28% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 31% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Rosario (Rosario is 11% less expensive) Santa Fe vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 2% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 6% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Salta (Salta is 3% more expensive) Santa Fe vs San Juan (San Juan is 7% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Lanus (Lanus is 14% more expensive) Santa Fe vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 45% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe has similar costs)
Bolivia
Santa Fe vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 7% more expensive) Santa Fe vs La Paz (La Paz is 5% less expensive) Santa Fe vs El Alto (El Alto is 10% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 24% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Sucre (Sucre is 7% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Oruro (Oruro is 15% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Potosi (Potosi is 30% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Tarija (Tarija is 12% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 25% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 9% more expensive)
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Santa Fe vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 6% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 25% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Luque (Luque is 15% less expensive) Santa Fe vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 13% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 26% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 42% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 27% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 25% less expensive) Santa Fe vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 24% less expensive)