Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Teresina, Brazil (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]871 | ARS $ [BM]608 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]476 | ARS $ [BM]665 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]163 | ARS $ [BM]275 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]62 | ARS $ [BM]122 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]138 | ARS $ [BM]215 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]69 | ARS $ [BM]125 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]265 | ARS $ [BM]496 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]90 | ARS $ [BM]162 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]43 | ARS $ [BM]114 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]84 | ARS $ [BM]137 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]229 | ARS $ [BM]1,077 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]141 | ARS $ [BM]173 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]45 | ARS $ [BM]101 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]34,374 | ARS $ [BM]48,011 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]25,124 | ARS $ [BM]32,091 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]4,674 | ARS $ [BM]10,945 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]21,937 | ARS $ [BM]42,289 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]16,470 | ARS $ [BM]25,679 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,163 | ARS $ [BM]14,616 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,540 | ARS $ [BM]3,346 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]34,434 | ARS $ [BM]45,006 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]13,330 | ARS $ [BM]12,241 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]327 | ARS $ [BM]372 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]250 | ARS $ [BM]287 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]3,622 | ARS $ [BM]5,935 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]3,195 | ARS $ [BM]5,129 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]7,425 | ARS $ [BM]9,304 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]5,728 | ARS $ [BM]6,083 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]1,483,160 | ARS $ [BM]1,889,243 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]121 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,497 | ARS $ [BM]4,966 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]317 | ARS $ [BM]1,278 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]135 | ARS $ [BM]443 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]481 | ARS $ [BM]1,459 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,209 | ARS $ [BM]4,599 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]177 | ARS $ [BM]326 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]135 | ARS $ [BM]243 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]184 | ARS $ [BM]394 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]107 | ARS $ [BM]126 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]83 | ARS $ [BM]139 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]437 | ARS $ [BM]776 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,140 | ARS $ [BM]2,634 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]539 | ARS $ [BM]1,061 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,000 | ARS $ [BM]3,858 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]1,450 | ARS $ [BM]4,969 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]215 | ARS $ [BM]297 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]165 | ARS $ [BM]223 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]138 | ARS $ [BM]215 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]50,508 | ARS $ [BM]78,636 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]4.86 | ARS $ [BM]52 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]1,646 | ARS $ [BM]3,603 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]178 | ARS $ [BM]282 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 621 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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