Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Mar del Plata | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $10,328 (7,302 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $7,488 (5,294 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,172 (1,536 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $864 (611 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,499 (1,060 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $569 (402 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,943 (1,374 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,294 (915 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $719 (509 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,300 (919 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,735 (4,054 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,031 (1,436 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $345 (244 Franc) | 282 Franc | - 13% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Mar del Plata | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,159,610 (819,810 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $327,922 (231,831 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $38,410 (27,154 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $505,980 (357,713 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $176,642 (124,881 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $67,981 (48,060 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,773 (3,374 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $267,999 (189,467 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,428 (10,200 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,218 (1,568 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $913 (645 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $41,622 (29,426 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $9,266 (6,551 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139,401 (98,552 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 115% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $18,937 (13,388 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 203% | |||
Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 203% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,727,910 (5,463,402 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $708 (501 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $168,120 (118,856 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 368% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $4,335 (3,065 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,880 (1,329 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $847 (599 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,083 Franc | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $511 (361 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $331 (234 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $709 (501 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $580 (410 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $551 (390 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,131 (1,507 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Mar del Plata | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,674 (4,012 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,717 (4,748 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,500 (2,474 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,056 (5,695 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,204 (2,972 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $823 (582 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,697 (1,200 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $187,796 (132,766 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.82 (2.702 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,425 (25,752 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,243 (879 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 163 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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