Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $780 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $649 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $169 ($1.95) | $4.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $74 ($0.85) | $0.91 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $184 ($2.11) | $3.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 ($0.98) | $4.78 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $288 ($3.32) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $120 ($1.38) | $3.17 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 ($0.57) | $1.34 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $108 ($1.24) | $3.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $258 ($2.97) | $15 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $143 ($1.65) | $1.82 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 ($0.46) | $1.65 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $39,271 ($452) | $2,021 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,105 ($254) | $1,391 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,551 ($75) | $189 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $28,629 ($329) | $1,885 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $20,118 ($231) | $1,089 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,989 ($57) | $122 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,612 ($19) | $50 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,482 ($339) | $249 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,704 ($135) | $155 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $375 ($4.31) | $13 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $401 ($4.61) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,895 ($56) | $58 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,152 ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,991 ($92) | $94 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $9,963 ($115) | $111 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,351,480 ($27,046) | $25,646 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 ($0.74) | $0.58 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,254 ($26) | $49 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $548 ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $263 ($3.03) | $5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,107 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,073 ($12) | $117 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $197 ($2.26) | $5.99 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $186 ($2.14) | $4.05 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $269 ($3.10) | $4.68 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 ($1.15) | $4.16 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $91 ($1.05) | $1.70 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $538 ($6) | $31 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,013 ($23) | $52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,021 ($12) | $24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,885 ($22) | $224 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,104 ($36) | $87 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $554 ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $74 ($0.85) | $5.13 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 ($1.68) | $5.69 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $60,121 ($691) | $417 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $9 ($0.10) | $0.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,935 ($22) | $61 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $328 ($3.77) | $8 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,704 (ARS $235,088) in La Plata.
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