Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Poznan | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 zł (ARS $1,408) | ARS $5,899 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 zł (ARS $1,015) | ARS $2,534 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (ARS $407) | ARS $1,346 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.15 zł (ARS $135) | ARS $226 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 zł (ARS $482) | ARS $415 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (ARS $358) | ARS $274 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (ARS $493) | ARS $1,679 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.51 zł (ARS $150) | ARS $538 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75 zł (ARS $118) | ARS $317 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.66 zł (ARS $157) | ARS $304 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (ARS $1,179) | ARS $3,228 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (ARS $289) | ARS $450 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 zł (ARS $118) | ARS $128 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Poznan | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,621 zł (ARS $155,010) | ARS $107,246 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,793 zł (ARS $119,558) | ARS $56,275 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (ARS $58,728) | ARS $6,914 | + 749% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,604 zł (ARS $111,472) | ARS $201,082 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,024 zł (ARS $86,660) | ARS $37,438 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł (ARS $10,913) | ARS $2,315 | + 371% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (ARS $1,763) | ARS $2,448 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,728 zł (ARS $73,979) | ARS $78,339 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 zł (ARS $14,705) | ARS $48,329 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (ARS $1,130) | ARS $492 | + 130% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (ARS $1,037) | ARS $523 | + 98% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (ARS $13,699) | ARS $19,255 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 124 zł (ARS $5,300) | ARS $9,266 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł (ARS $11,871) | ARS $29,428 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł (ARS $14,815) | ARS $18,937 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł (ARS $3,749,872) | ARS $3,563,980 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (ARS $282) | ARS $248 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 122 zł (ARS $5,222) | ARS $5,794 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (ARS $1,202) | ARS $2,644 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Poznan | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (ARS $722) | ARS $478 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (ARS $1,426) | ARS $948 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 zł (ARS $6,990) | ARS $2,311 | + 202% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (ARS $664) | ARS $743 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (ARS $563) | ARS $331 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (ARS $488) | ARS $403 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 zł (ARS $240) | ARS $614 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (ARS $373) | ARS $255 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (ARS $1,764) | ARS $1,057 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Poznan | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (ARS $3,071) | ARS $2,602 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (ARS $2,326) | ARS $1,690 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (ARS $9,374) | ARS $2,268 | + 313% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 zł (ARS $7,357) | ARS $2,942 | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 zł (ARS $831) | ARS $907 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (ARS $491) | ARS $685 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (ARS $443) | ARS $560 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł (ARS $93,823) | ARS $187,796 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (ARS $13) | ARS $3.82 | + 238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 141 zł (ARS $6,026) | ARS $5,874 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (ARS $716) | ARS $565 | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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