Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 35% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 136% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,320 (47,019 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 500% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,515 (28,546 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,243 (8,805 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,464 (3,976 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,735 (7,426 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $4,100 (11,131 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 743% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,950 (18,868 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $3,120 (8,470 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,130 (3,068 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,850 (5,022 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,700 (15,473 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,862 (7,770 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 210% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $869 (2,359 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 104% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $396,080 (1,075,251 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $370,254 (1,005,140 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $36,067 (97,911 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $281,269 (763,570 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $197,014 (534,840 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $11,821 (32,092 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,956 (27,028 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $160,649 (436,119 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $46,403 (125,971 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,841 (4,997 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 193% | |||
Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 193% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $167,563 (454,888 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 970% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,308 (38,843 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $70,668 (191,845 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 187% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,145 (127,985 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 156% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 79% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $20,933,000 (56,827,457 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,050 (2,850 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $25,000 (67,868 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,330 (3,610 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,182 (3,209 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $18,000 (48,865 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,673 (4,543 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,618 (4,393 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $688 (1,867 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,399 (6,512 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $455 (1,235 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,478 (23,014 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 20% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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La Plata | Mwanza | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $17,218 (46,743 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $5,166 (14,024 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $11,387 (30,913 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $45,651 (123,931 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,970 (5,348 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,987 (8,109 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,656 (9,926 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 255% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $232,827 (632,063 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $48 (131 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $26,419 (71,721 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,960 (5,322 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
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