- 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 | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $142 (E£ 72) | E£ 100 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $145 (E£ 73) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $44 (E£ 22) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $27 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.00 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $66 (E£ 33) | E£ 24 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $30 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $13 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $35 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $132 (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $47 (E£ 24) | E£ 10 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $14 (E£ 7) | E£ 2.50 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $12,652 (E£ 6,378) | E£ 3,000 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $8,893 (E£ 4,483) | E£ 1,500 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,334 (E£ 1,681) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $8,802 (E£ 4,437) | E£ 1,000 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,477 (E£ 3,265) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $4,867 (E£ 2,454) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $682 (E£ 344) | E£ 165 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $10,873 (E£ 5,482) | E£ 4,000 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,462 (E£ 1,241) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $156 (E£ 79) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $132 (E£ 66) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,487 (E£ 750) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $520 (E£ 262) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,134 (E£ 1,076) | E£ 1,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $1,716 (E£ 865) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 51% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $349,426 (E£ 176,153) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $20 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.50 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $585 (E£ 295) | E£ 60 | + 391% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $221 (E£ 112) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $65 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $200 (E£ 101) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $650 (E£ 328) | E£ 50 | + 555% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $52 (E£ 26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $50 (E£ 25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $88 (E£ 44) | E£ 25 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $35 (E£ 18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $18 (E£ 9) | E£ 10 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $182 (E£ 92) | E£ 20 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $452 (E£ 228) | E£ 200 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $307 (E£ 155) | E£ 50 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (E£ 191) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $621 (E£ 313) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $84 (E£ 42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $45 (E£ 23) | E£ 15 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $53 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $23,402 (E£ 11,797) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.04 (E£ 1.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $563 (E£ 284) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $57 (E£ 29) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.504
EGP
/
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 10,847
(ARS $21,516)
in La Plata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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