Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Washington D.C. | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (ARS $25,153) | ARS $15,217 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (ARS $12,622) | ARS $11,248 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (ARS $7,942) | ARS $3,275 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (ARS $1,152) | ARS $1,682 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.96 (ARS $6,299) | ARS $5,065 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (ARS $6,420) | ARS $3,010 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (ARS $12,217) | ARS $8,108 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (ARS $3,788) | ARS $2,138 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.48 (ARS $2,620) | ARS $3,397 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (ARS $4,199) | ARS $1,761 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (ARS $17,467) | ARS $8,623 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (ARS $3,141) | ARS $3,148 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (ARS $2,393) | ARS $490 | + 388% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Washington D.C. | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,075 (ARS $4,303,988) | ARS $1,013,170 | + 325% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,929 (ARS $3,093,294) | ARS $612,047 | + 405% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (ARS $209,896) | ARS $150,477 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,844 (ARS $3,003,904) | ARS $757,015 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,905 (ARS $2,012,465) | ARS $444,105 | + 353% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (ARS $136,272) | ARS $84,426 | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (ARS $59,773) | ARS $34,097 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | $279 (ARS $294,621) | ARS $707,480 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (ARS $140,597) | ARS $333,929 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (ARS $13,217) | ARS $9,244 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (ARS $44,868) | ARS $5,169 | + 768% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Washington D.C. | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (ARS $77,007) | ARS $114,430 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (ARS $61,753) | ARS $85,172 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (ARS $125,699) | ARS $138,311 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $182 (ARS $192,300) | ARS $139,744 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 (ARS $32,334,253) | ARS $27,715,400 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (ARS $928) | ARS $1,396 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (ARS $137,086) | ARS $59,166 | + 132% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (ARS $23,023) | ARS $4,433 | + 419% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (ARS $8,608) | ARS $11,794 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (ARS $14,492) | ARS $5,030 | + 188% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (ARS $120,760) | ARS $20,368 | + 493% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (ARS $8,171) | ARS $3,231 | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.47 (ARS $5,777) | ARS $10,000 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (ARS $5,062) | ARS $2,021 | + 150% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (ARS $5,271) | ARS $2,796 | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (ARS $2,699) | ARS $3,553 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (ARS $42,413) | ARS $12,377 | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 195% | |||
Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Washington D.C. | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (ARS $61,790) | ARS $27,109 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (ARS $31,930) | ARS $10,433 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (ARS $424,952) | ARS $35,000 | + 1114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (ARS $145,194) | ARS $49,867 | + 191% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (ARS $18,229) | ARS $11,304 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (ARS $5,923) | ARS $3,868 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (ARS $10,162) | ARS $6,858 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 (ARS $554,012) | ARS $187,796 | + 195% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (ARS $195) | ARS $3.82 | + 5013% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $122 (ARS $128,956) | ARS $39,734 | + 225% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (ARS $13,674) | ARS $3,714 | + 268% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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