Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $871 (HK$73) | HK$78 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $476 (HK$40) | HK$38 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (HK$14) | HK$46 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $62 (HK$5.26) | HK$24 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (HK$12) | HK$30 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $69 (HK$5.82) | HK$24 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $265 (HK$22) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $90 (HK$8) | HK$27 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (HK$3.60) | HK$18 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (HK$7) | HK$19 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $229 (HK$19) | HK$224 | - 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $45 (HK$3.77) | HK$20 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,374 (HK$2,897) | HK$43,163 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,124 (HK$2,117) | HK$31,134 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,674 (HK$394) | HK$1,823 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,937 (HK$1,849) | HK$23,448 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,470 (HK$1,388) | HK$15,124 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,163 (HK$267) | HK$1,047 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,540 (HK$130) | HK$144 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,434 (HK$2,902) | HK$5,368 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,330 (HK$1,123) | HK$1,164 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $327 (HK$28) | HK$70 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (HK$21) | HK$93 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,622 (HK$305) | HK$789 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,195 (HK$269) | HK$317 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,425 (HK$626) | HK$733 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,728 (HK$483) | HK$1,355 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,483,160 (HK$124,999) | HK$241,909 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (HK$6) | HK$17 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,497 (HK$126) | HK$619 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $317 (HK$27) | HK$74 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $135 (HK$11) | HK$56 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $481 (HK$41) | HK$128 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,154 (HK$97) | HK$441 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $177 (HK$15) | HK$66 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 (HK$11) | HK$44 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $184 (HK$16) | HK$51 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $107 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $83 (HK$7) | HK$21 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $437 (HK$37) | HK$262 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,140 (HK$96) | HK$384 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $539 (HK$45) | HK$190 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,000 (HK$169) | HK$720 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,450 (HK$122) | HK$956 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $215 (HK$18) | HK$103 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $165 (HK$14) | HK$46 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $138 (HK$12) | HK$70 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $50,508 (HK$4,257) | HK$3,572 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.86 (HK$0.41) | HK$1.08 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,646 (HK$139) | HK$876 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $178 (HK$15) | HK$62 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,865 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$131,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$32,545 (ARS $386,161) in Mar del Plata.
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