- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United States
- La Plata
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between La Plata (Argentina) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $38 ($4.62) | $12.41 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $32 ($3.97) | $5.88 | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $15.14 ($1.87) | $4.14 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.29 ($0.65) | $2.38 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $9.45 ($1.16) | $2.21 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $8.50 ($1.05) | $2.95 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $17.83 ($2.20) | $4.99 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $7.43 ($0.92) | $3.42 | 73% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5 ($0.62) | $3.43 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $6.33 ($0.78) | $1.60 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $35 ($4.27) | $13.62 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $10.18 ($1.25) | $1.55 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $5 ($0.62) | $1.96 | 69% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,438 ($300) | $1,516 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $231 ($28) | $103 | 72% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $158 ($19.53) | $38 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $4,743 ($585) | $487 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $950 ($117) | $86 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12.50 ($1.54) | $6.99 | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $23 ($2.81) | $22 | 87% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $461 ($57) | $46 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $228 ($28) | $39 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $414 ($51) | $63 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $436 ($54) | $80 | 33% |
| Transportation | 63% | ||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $175,000 ($21,571) | $21,808 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5.76 ($0.71) | $1.04 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $107 ($13.13) | $89 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.16 | - |
| Personal Care | 59% | ||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $23 ($2.84) | $7.21 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $29 ($3.57) | $5.77 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13 ($1.60) | $3.21 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $14.75 ($1.82) | $4.09 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $9.71 ($1.20) | $2.99 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $9.40 ($1.16) | $2.89 | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $34 ($4.19) | $18.58 | 77% |
| Entertainment | 67% | ||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $87 ($10.74) | $41 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $57 ($7.04) | $21 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $340 ($42) | $173 | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $183 ($23) | $98 | 77% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $24 ($2.92) | $11.03 | 73% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $10.67 ($1.31) | $4.10 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $17.71 ($2.18) | $4.77 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $943 ($116) | $117 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.91 ($0.24) | $0.51 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $150 ($18.49) | $70 | 73% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $6.57 ($0.81) | $10.58 | 92% |
| TOTAL | 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,267 prices entered by 524 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Chicago (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Chicago
you would need to make just about $1,074
(ARS $8,712)
in La Plata.