Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Mar del Plata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $92,688
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $38,721
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List of prices in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Current as of Jul 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $411
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $362
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $101
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $55
12 eggs, large ARS $87
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $51
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $160
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $55
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $29
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $63
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $194
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $110
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $33
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $25,349
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $18,843
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $5,914
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $16,521
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $9,504
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $1,723
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $1,361
40” flat screen tv ARS $23,060
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $6,862
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $188
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $215
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $3,512
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $2,032
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $4,823
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $3,190
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $995,698
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $60
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $588
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $280
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $96
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $170
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $487
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $135
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $56
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $77
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $50
Tube of toothpaste ARS $38
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $224
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $583
2 tickets to the movies ARS $367
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $1,665
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $1,192
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $121
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $96
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $100
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $22,719
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $2.97
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $1,120
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $107
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 433 prices entered by 55 different people.
Latest price update: July 16, 2020

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