Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $871 ($9) | $9 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $476 ($5.12) | $4.54 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $163 ($1.76) | $1.41 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $62 ($0.67) | $1.00 | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $138 ($1.49) | $1.63 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $69 ($0.74) | $1.00 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $265 ($2.85) | $3.32 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $90 ($0.97) | $0.96 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $43 ($0.46) | $1.06 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $84 ($0.91) | $1.19 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $229 ($2.46) | $14 | 83% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $141 ($1.52) | $1.73 | 12% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $45 ($0.48) | $1.00 | 52% |
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $34,374 ($370) | $420 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $25,124 ($270) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,674 ($50) | $55 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $21,937 ($236) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $16,470 ($177) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,163 ($34) | $46 | 26% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,540 ($17) | $22 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $34,434 ($371) | $591 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $13,330 ($143) | $127 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $327 ($3.52) | $5.34 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $250 ($2.69) | $5.00 | 46% |
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $3,622 ($39) | $43 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $3,195 ($34) | $27 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $7,425 ($80) | $127 | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $5,728 ($62) | $41 | 51% |
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $1,483,160 ($15,961) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $72 ($0.77) | $1.09 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,497 ($16) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $317 ($3.41) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $135 ($1.45) | $9 | 85% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $481 ($5.18) | $20 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,209 ($13) | $20 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $177 ($1.90) | $1.77 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $135 ($1.46) | $2.55 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $184 ($1.98) | $2.30 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $107 ($1.15) | $0.95 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $83 ($0.90) | $0.91 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $437 ($4.71) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $1,140 ($12) | $12 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $539 ($5.80) | $11 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,000 ($22) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $1,450 ($16) | $18 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $215 ($2.32) | $3.39 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $165 ($1.77) | $2.73 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $138 ($1.49) | $1.00 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $50,508 ($544) | $320 | 70% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $4.86 ($0.05) | $0.50 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $1,646 ($18) | $51 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $178 ($1.91) | $2.50 | 23% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,400 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,152 (ARS $107,092) in Mar del Plata.