- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Egypt
- La Plata
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $119 (E£ 57) | E£ 100 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $122 (E£ 59) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (E£ 19) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $20 (E£ 10) | E£ 10 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $46 (E£ 22) | E£ 12 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $22 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.00 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $60 (E£ 29) | E£ 24 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $28 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (E£ 5.45) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $24 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $76 (E£ 37) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $40 (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (E£ 4.58) | E£ 2.50 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,848 (E£ 4,739) | E£ 3,000 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $7,552 (E£ 3,634) | E£ 1,500 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (E£ 218) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,014 (E£ 2,894) | E£ 1,000 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $4,570 (E£ 2,199) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $4,750 (E£ 2,285) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $634 (E£ 305) | E£ 165 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $9,276 (E£ 4,463) | E£ 4,000 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (E£ 1,147) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $139 (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $103 (E£ 50) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,087 (E£ 523) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $342 (E£ 165) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,737 (E£ 836) | E£ 1,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $848 (E£ 408) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 356% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 356% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $245,673 (E£ 118,207) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $15 (E£ 7) | E£ 3.50 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,775 (E£ 2,297) | E£ 60 | + 3729% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $140 (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $133 (E£ 64) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $333 (E£ 160) | E£ 50 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $27 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (E£ 11) | E£ 25 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $24 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $13 (E£ 6) | E£ 10 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $109 (E£ 52) | E£ 20 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $323 (E£ 155) | E£ 200 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $219 (E£ 105) | E£ 50 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (E£ 182) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $409 (E£ 197) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (E£ 25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $34 (E£ 16) | E£ 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $36 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $21,252 (E£ 10,225) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (E£ 0.87) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $416 (E£ 200) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $34 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.48116
EGP
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,915
(ARS $35,155)
in La Plata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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