Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Juigalpa, Nicaragua
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $871 (330 C$) | 250 C$ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $476 (180 C$) | 200 C$ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (62 C$) | 45 C$ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $62 (24 C$) | 32 C$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (52 C$) | 72 C$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $69 (26 C$) | 45 C$ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $265 (101 C$) | 60 C$ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $90 (34 C$) | 90 C$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (16 C$) | 45 C$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (32 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $229 (87 C$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (53 C$) | 45 C$ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $45 (17 C$) | 35 C$ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,374 (13,035 C$) | 10,200 C$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,124 (9,527 C$) | 6,120 C$ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,674 (1,772 C$) | 2,000 C$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,937 (8,319 C$) | 8,417 C$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,470 (6,246 C$) | 3,000 C$ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,163 (1,199 C$) | 700 C$ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,540 (584 C$) | 1,200 C$ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,434 (13,058 C$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,330 (5,055 C$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $327 (124 C$) | 380 C$ | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (95 C$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,622 (1,374 C$) | 1,550 C$ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,195 (1,212 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,425 (2,816 C$) | 2,900 C$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,728 (2,172 C$) | 2,500 C$ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,483,160 (562,435 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (27 C$) | 45 C$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,497 (568 C$) | 400 C$ | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $317 (120 C$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $135 (51 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $481 (182 C$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,209 (459 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $177 (67 C$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 (51 C$) | 113 C$ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $184 (70 C$) | 280 C$ | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $107 (41 C$) | 100 C$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $83 (32 C$) | 30 C$ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $437 (166 C$) | 100 C$ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,140 (432 C$) | 500 C$ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $539 (204 C$) | 500 C$ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,000 (758 C$) | 500 C$ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,450 (550 C$) | 600 C$ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $215 (82 C$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $165 (62 C$) | 85 C$ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $138 (52 C$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $50,508 (19,153 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.86 (1.84 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,646 (624 C$) | 600 C$ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $178 (67 C$) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 574 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 30,000 C$ in Juigalpa you would need to make just about 27,298 C$ (ARS $71,985) in Mar del Plata.
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