Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 22% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $736 (2,506 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $606 (2,063 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $169 (576 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $71 (242 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $175 (596 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $80 (274 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $388 (1,321 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (363 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (157 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $105 (358 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $258 (879 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (482 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (137 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,607 (111,041 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $29,261 (99,647 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,794 (23,137 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $29,933 (101,935 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $20,750 (70,664 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,860 (16,550 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,666 (5,672 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,576 (124,556 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,316 (41,940 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $380 (1,294 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $411 (1,400 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,895 (16,669 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,152 (7,328 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,991 (27,211 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $9,963 (33,927 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,351,480 (8,007,827 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (220 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,254 (7,675 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $548 (1,865 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $263 (897 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,107 (3,768 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,073 (3,654 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $197 (670 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $186 (635 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $269 (918 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 (340 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $91 (311 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $538 (1,832 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,013 (6,856 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,021 (3,476 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,885 (6,420 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,104 (10,571 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $554 (1,887 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $74 (251 Ft) | 448 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (497 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $60,121 (204,739 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (27 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,935 (6,589 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $328 (1,117 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 759 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 457,709 Ft (ARS $134,405) in La Plata to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 428,000 Ft in Pécs.
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