City in Santa Fe, Argentina
Cost of living in Rosario
How much a month costs in Rosario
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $985–1,580 ($1.5M–2.4M).
Prices in Rosario
Typical 2026 ranges in ARS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ARS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $500,000–900,000 | $328–591 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $350,000–600,000 | $230–394 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $13,000–24,000 | $8.5–15.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $60,000–120,000 | $39–79 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $7,000–12,000 | $4.6–7.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $20,000–38,000 | $13–25 |
| Cappuccino | $3,200–5,500 | $2.1–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4,500–8,500 | $3.0–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $1,700–1,900 | $1.1–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $4,500–9,000 | $3.0–5.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $30,000–60,000 | $20–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–22,000 | $6.6–14.4 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means Rosario gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 9th most affordable of 14 places we cover in Argentina.
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Cost of living across Argentina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Quebrada de Humahuaca | $788–1,250 | 93/100 |
| Salta | $788–1,310 | 91/100 |
| Córdoba | $788–1,310 | 88/100 |
| Cafayate | $854–1,380 | 89/100 |
| Puerto Iguazú | $854–1,440 | 88/100 |
| Mar del Plata | $854–1,440 | 85/100 |
| Mendoza | $919–1,440 | 86/100 |
| Puerto Madryn | $919–1,510 | 84/100 |
| Rosario | $985–1,580 | 75/100 |
| Bariloche | $1,050–1,710 | 75/100 |
| Buenos Aires | $1,180–1,840 | 64/100 |
| El Chaltén | $1,180–1,900 | 71/100 |
| El Calafate | $1,250–1,970 | 69/100 |
| Ushuaia | $1,250–1,970 | 61/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Rosario
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Rosario?
About $525–788 on a lean budget, $985–1,580 for a comfortable month and $2,230–3,940 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Rosario?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $500,000–900,000 ($328–591) a month in the center and $350,000–600,000 ($230–394) outside it.
How much does food cost in Rosario?
A local meal is $7,000–12,000 ($4.6–7.9); a mid-range restaurant is $20,000–38,000 ($13–25) per person.
Is Argentina expensive?
Prices in Argentina are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Rosario Airport (Aeropuerto Rosario)
- Municipalidad de Rosario
- Argentina tourism
- La Capital: Rosario bus fare 1,720 ARS (Feb 2026)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.