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Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Mar del Plata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,099,564
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $779,939
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Mar del Plata
Current as of Nov 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $2,528
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $2,234
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $1,401
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $461
12 eggs, large ARS $738
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $576
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $1,126
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $580
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $521
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $407
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $1,484
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $756
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $751
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $1,241,690
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $94,821
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $8,164
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $119,907
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $64,667
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $23,926
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $2,468
40” flat screen tv ARS $61,593
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $9,836
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $466
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $913
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $16,601
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $9,266
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $36,603
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $18,937
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $3,932,300
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $272
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $5,344
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $1,671
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $1,880
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $847
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $511
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $331
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $709
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $580
Tube of toothpaste ARS $551
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $1,021
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $5,674
2 tickets to the movies ARS $1,544
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $3,500
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $8,056
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $923
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $823
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $1,697
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $187,796
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $3.82
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $4,432
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $532
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 202 prices entered by 21 different people.
Latest price update: November 28, 2023

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