Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $707 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $431 ($4.96) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $127 ($1.47) | $4.53 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $60 ($0.69) | $0.91 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $119 ($1.37) | $3.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $70 ($0.81) | $4.78 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $199 ($2.30) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $71 ($0.81) | $3.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 ($0.38) | $1.34 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $67 ($0.78) | $3.28 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $219 ($2.53) | $15 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $132 ($1.52) | $1.82 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $50 ($0.57) | $1.65 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,674 ($353) | $2,021 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,838 ($274) | $1,391 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,414 ($51) | $189 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,311 ($222) | $1,885 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,971 ($149) | $1,089 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,153 ($36) | $122 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,323 ($15) | $50 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $30,632 ($353) | $249 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,736 ($135) | $155 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $261 ($3.01) | $13 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $228 ($2.63) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,058 ($47) | $58 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,775 ($32) | $49 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,405 ($74) | $94 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,383 ($50) | $111 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,324,580 ($15,252) | $25,646 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 ($0.72) | $0.58 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $915 ($11) | $49 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $305 ($3.51) | $17 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143 ($1.64) | $5.69 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $331 ($3.81) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $972 ($11) | $117 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $163 ($1.88) | $5.99 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $100 ($1.15) | $4.05 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $141 ($1.63) | $4.68 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $77 ($0.89) | $4.16 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $61 ($0.70) | $1.70 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $426 ($4.91) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,025 ($12) | $52 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $490 ($5.65) | $24 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,719 ($20) | $224 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,604 ($18) | $87 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $188 ($2.16) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $158 ($1.82) | $5.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $135 ($1.55) | $5.69 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,457 ($408) | $417 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.06 ($0.05) | $0.19 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,474 ($17) | $61 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $149 ($1.72) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 974 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,500 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,040 (ARS $177,122) in Mar del Plata.
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