- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- France
- Mar del Plata
- Le Mans
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mar del Plata (Argentina) and Le Mans (France)
| Food | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $45 (€4.26) | €20 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $34 (€3.21) | €4.70 | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $13 (€1.24) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.50 (€0.53) | €0.90 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11 (€1.05) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $6.17 (€0.59) | €4 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $21 (€2.01) | €5 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $7.57 (€0.72) | - | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5 (€0.48) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $5.61 (€0.54) | €2.50 | 79% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $39 (€3.71) | €3.50 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $9.47 (€0.91) | €2.80 | 68% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4 (€0.38) | €1 | 62% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,814 (€269) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $282 (€27) | - | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $209 (€19.99) | €30 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,667 (€542) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $833 (€80) | €150 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $78 (€7.50) | €5 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $32 (€3.03) | - | - |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $430 (€41) | €90 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $294 (€28) | €35 | 20% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $400 (€38) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $383 (€37) | - | - |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $109,667 (€10,494) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5.95 (€0.57) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $152 (€14.54) | €60 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $28 (€2.73) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 28% | ||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $36 (€3.44) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $10 (€0.96) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.33 (€1.28) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $16.67 (€1.59) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $10.50 (€1.00) | €2.50 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $9.50 (€0.91) | €3 | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $34 (€3.27) | €20 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Le Mans (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $110 (€10.53) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $51 (€4.91) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $317 (€30) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $203 (€19.46) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $29 (€2.79) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $19 (€1.82) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $26 (€2.44) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $2,750 (€263) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.83 (€0.18) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $131 (€12.58) | €35 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $7.70 (€0.74) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Le Mans (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€750
in Le Mans
you would need to make just about €487
(ARS $5,092)
in Mar del Plata.