Colón, Entre Ríos
Cost of living in Colón
Start with monthly rent and essential bills. Use the supermarket and restaurant prices for specific purchases.
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The short answer
Ask for written monthly rent and recent property bills before deciding what income you need in Colón. The examples below show supermarket promotions, one restaurant menu and selected electricity charges. They help price individual purchases, but leave groceries for a full month, local journeys, home internet and personal care costs to be added.
- Monthly rent unknown. Confirm the billing period and complete charges.
- Promotions end October 11. Refresh supermarket prices before budgeting beyond that week.
- One menu, not an average. Terrazas prices are individual orders.
What to consider
Compare a few supermarket items
| Product | Pack | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| Morixe wheat flour 000 | 1 kg | US$0.46ARS 695 |
| Dulcy sugar | 1 kg | US$0.61ARS 920 |
| Prestopronta cornmeal | 500 g | US$0.72ARS 1,099 |
| Baggio Fresh drink | 1.5 liter | US$0.72ARS 1,099 |
| Encepado sweet red wine | 1125 ml | US$1.18ARS 1,790 |
| Favorita pasta, varieties | 500 g | US$0.54ARS 819 |
| Perseguido long fine rice 00000 | 1 kg | US$0.66ARS 999 |
| Legítimo sunflower oil | 900 ml | US$2.04ARS 3,099 |
| Alicante tuna, natural or oil | 170 g | US$2.64ARS 3,999 |
| Baggio juice, listed varieties | 200 ml | US$0.27ARS 409 |
Price a restaurant order separately
| Item | Advertised price |
|---|---|
| Braised-beef empanada | US$2.64ARS 4,000 |
| Chicken, pork or mixed wok | US$11.87ARS 18,000 |
| Meat or chicken milanesa with listed side | US$11.87ARS 18,000 |
| Grilled surubí with listed side | US$18.46ARS 28,000 |
| House burger with fries | US$10.55ARS 16,000 |
| Mineral water, size unspecified | US$2.64ARS 4,000 |
Source 7
For example, one milanesa with its listed side plus one mineral water totals US$14.50 (ARS 22,000) before any other charge or tip. That is a menu calculation, not a typical meal cost or monthly food allowance.7
Add the costs still needing prices
| Expense | Next step |
|---|---|
| Rent and common charges | Get the monthly period and all charges in writing. |
| Electricity, water and gas | Request recent property bills and account categories. |
| Food | Price the household's actual quantities, including fresh food. |
| Local transport | Check routes, fares and how many trips you need. |
| Home internet and phones | Get address-specific quotes and test reception. |
| Healthcare and school | Obtain individual coverage, admission and fee quotes. |
Get a rental quote with the payment period stated. Check the electricity calculation and other bills against the actual property. Price your journeys for the dates and destinations you need. Arrange care and coverage for each person. Ask about school fees and admission. Keep moving costs separate from recurring spending.
Compare your income with the whole month
| Monthly income | Peso equivalent |
|---|---|
| US$1,500 | ARS 2,275,500 |
| US$2,500 | ARS 3,792,500 |
| US$4,000 | ARS 6,068,000 |
Source 8
Compare your income with the full household total only after adding the missing bills. Keep any residence income threshold separate from what you expect to spend.
Questions people ask
What is a realistic monthly budget for one person?
A reliable total still needs monthly rent, a full grocery basket, recent bills, local journeys and a care quote. Add those prices before deciding whether your income will cover the month.
How much do groceries cost?
The table gives individual Maycon promotional items, not a monthly basket. The offer ends October 11 and is subject to stock. Price your actual quantities and fresh food separately.
What does a meal cost at Terrazas?
One listed milanesa with a side plus mineral water totals US$14.50 (ARS 22,000) before tips or other charges. The menu is undated and was observed October 10, 2026.
Can I use the electricity example as my utility budget?
No. It covers selected components for an assumed 200 kWh in an unsubsidized October account. Taxes, other bill items, water and gas are excluded.
Why are the rental prices excluded from monthly totals?
The advertisements do not state what period the price covers. Ask the agent to confirm monthly rent and all current charges in writing.
How should a family budget for school?
Ask the relevant school for admission, fees, materials, transport and any support charges. No family tuition quote is confirmed here.
What should I put aside for moving?
Request the advance rent, deposit, agency fee, insurance and connection charges. Add temporary accommodation and travel separately. No complete move-in total is known.
What exchange rate is used?
The October 9, 2026 BCRA reference of ARS 1,517.00 per US$1. Your payment rate and transfer charges can differ.
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Sources and how we check them
Sources and how we check them8 sources
Every figure on this page comes from the official or primary source listed here. We checked them in . Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the source before you act on it.
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Maycon weekly promotional flyer, October 5 to 11 (opens in a new tab)
- Terrazas de Colón restaurant menu (opens in a new tab)
- BCRA USD reference quotation, October 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)