Cost of living comparison between Mar del Plata (Argentina) and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
| Food | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $45 (5,039 Franc) | 35,333 Franc | 86% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $34 (3,801 Franc) | 12,818 Franc | 70% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $13 (1,472 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.50 (623 Franc) | 2,600 Franc | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11 (1,246 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $6.17 (698 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $21 (2,378 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $7.57 (857 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5 (566 Franc) | 3,050 Franc | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $5.61 (635 Franc) | 2,772 Franc | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $39 (4,388 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 85% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $9.47 (1,073 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4 (453 Franc) | 2,501 Franc | 82% |
| Housing | 72% | ||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,814 (318,664 Franc) | 1,350,000 Franc | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $282 (31,893 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $209 (23,653 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,667 (641,641 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | 57% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $833 (94,359 Franc) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $78 (8,870 Franc) | 8,500 Franc | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $32 (3,586 Franc) | - | - |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $430 (48,689 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $294 (33,290 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 63% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $400 (45,292 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $383 (43,351 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 68% |
| Transportation | 85% | ||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $109,667 (12,417,675 Franc) | 6,300,000 Franc | 97% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5.95 (674 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | 58% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $152 (17,211 Franc) | 231,827 Franc | 93% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $28 (3,227 Franc) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $36 (4,076 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $10 (1,132 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 92% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.33 (1,510 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $16.67 (1,887 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | 73% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $10.50 (1,189 Franc) | 3,958 Franc | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $9.50 (1,076 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $34 (3,869 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 74% |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $110 (12,455 Franc) | 41,667 Franc | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $51 (5,813 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $317 (35,856 Franc) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $203 (23,024 Franc) | 110,000 Franc | 79% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $29 (3,303 Franc) | 4,750 Franc | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $19 (2,151 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $26 (2,887 Franc) | 2,800 Franc | 3% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $2,750 (311,385 Franc) | 270,000 Franc | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.83 (208 Franc) | 100 Franc | 108% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $131 (14,882 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 92% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $7.70 (872 Franc) | 2,700 Franc | 68% |
| TOTAL | 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,953,125 Franc
in Lubumbashi
you would need to make just about 509,851 Franc
(ARS $4,503)
in Mar del Plata.