Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,580 | ARS $4,371 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,137 | ARS $2,302 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $822 | ARS $1,061 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $303 | ARS $328 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $745 | ARS $544 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $383 | ARS $290 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $815 | ARS $978 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $489 | ARS $580 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $225 | ARS $417 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $369 | ARS $407 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,655 | ARS $2,423 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $546 | ARS $517 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $168 | ARS $126 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $96,729 | ARS $235,116 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $70,743 | ARS $58,066 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,789 | ARS $9,162 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $66,690 | ARS $152,689 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $45,742 | ARS $64,667 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,496 | ARS $23,926 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,377 | ARS $2,468 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $75,845 | ARS $78,339 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $50,482 | ARS $48,329 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,220 | ARS $1,170 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $730 | ARS $799 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $20,354 | ARS $16,601 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $10,589 | ARS $9,266 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,482 | ARS $29,428 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,143 | ARS $18,937 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is about the same as in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,571,260 | ARS $6,335,090 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 | ARS $405 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $7,898 | ARS $5,872 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,052 | ARS $2,466 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $959 | ARS $478 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,878 | ARS $948 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,659 | ARS $2,311 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $481 | ARS $1,131 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $590 | ARS $331 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $686 | ARS $403 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $453 | ARS $711 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $484 | ARS $255 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,727 | ARS $1,324 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,932 | ARS $3,759 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,956 | ARS $2,879 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,861 | ARS $3,500 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,907 | ARS $2,942 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,438 | ARS $907 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $882 | ARS $685 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $764 | ARS $746 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $69,017 | ARS $187,796 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $16 | ARS $3.82 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,065 | ARS $4,762 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $578 | ARS $646 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,506 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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