Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,314 (135 kr) | 112 kr | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,652 (83 kr) | 85 kr | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,123 (35 kr) | 61 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $589 (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $985 (31 kr) | 36 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $805 (25 kr) | 30 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,417 (44 kr) | 52 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $822 (26 kr) | 29 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $497 (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $364 (11 kr) | 18 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,937 (61 kr) | 122 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $768 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $287 (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $157,388 (4,929 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $95,982 (3,006 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $15,409 (483 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $93,735 (2,935 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $56,723 (1,776 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,387 (231 kr) | 410 kr | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,018 (94 kr) | 359 kr | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $80,877 (2,533 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $46,403 (1,453 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,841 (58 kr) | 67 kr | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $861 (27 kr) | 203 kr | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $24,491 (767 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $10,466 (328 kr) | 419 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,160 (1,070 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $35,966 (1,126 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $14,283,400 (447,287 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $257 (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,207 (100 kr) | 601 kr | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $4,499 (141 kr) | 319 kr | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,330 (42 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,182 (37 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,493 (109 kr) | 261 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,673 (52 kr) | 41 kr | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $762 (24 kr) | 31 kr | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $688 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $641 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $455 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,242 (70 kr) | 274 kr | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,167 (193 kr) | 415 kr | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,891 (122 kr) | 267 kr | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $11,387 (357 kr) | 819 kr | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,472 (265 kr) | 847 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,903 (60 kr) | 138 kr | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $957 (30 kr) | 40 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $943 (30 kr) | 70 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $232,827 (7,291 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $78 (2.44 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $11,677 (366 kr) | 290 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $696 (22 kr) | 67 kr | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 598 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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