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Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $239 (E£ 107) | E£ 100 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $179 (E£ 80) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $56 (E£ 25) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $33 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $59 (E£ 26) | E£ 12 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $34 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.00 | + 409% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $93 (E£ 42) | E£ 24 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $18 (E£ 8) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $44 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $175 (E£ 78) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $57 (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $17 (E£ 8) | E£ 2.50 | + 212% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,918 (E£ 8,018) | E£ 3,000 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $10,384 (E£ 4,647) | E£ 1,500 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,823 (E£ 1,711) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,526 (E£ 4,263) | E£ 1,000 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $7,028 (E£ 3,145) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $4,439 (E£ 1,986) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $836 (E£ 374) | E£ 165 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,433 (E£ 5,564) | E£ 4,000 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,517 (E£ 1,574) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $177 (E£ 79) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $152 (E£ 68) | - | - | |
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 $1,710 (E£ 765) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $842 (E£ 377) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,396 (E£ 1,072) | E£ 1,000 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,282 (E£ 1,021) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 49% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $485,104 (E£ 217,082) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $23 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.50 | + 199% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $636 (E£ 285) | E£ 60 | + 374% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $225 (E£ 101) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75 (E£ 34) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $233 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $599 (E£ 268) | E£ 50 | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $53 (E£ 24) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $93 (E£ 42) | E£ 25 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $43 (E£ 19) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $25 (E£ 11) | E£ 10 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $206 (E£ 92) | E£ 20 | + 361% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $486 (E£ 218) | E£ 200 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 (E£ 157) | E£ 50 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,200 (E£ 537) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $675 (E£ 302) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $92 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $48 (E£ 21) | E£ 15 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $74 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $23,963 (E£ 10,723) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.53 (E£ 1.58) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $687 (E£ 307) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $59 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 10,720
(ARS $23,957)
in La Plata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,500
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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