Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina vs Thane, India (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]756 | ARS $ [BM]1,855 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]640 | ARS $ [BM]634 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]172 | ARS $ [BM]272 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]73 | ARS $ [BM]137 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]171 | ARS $ [BM]141 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]84 | ARS $ [BM]82 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]300 | ARS $ [BM]602 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]126 | ARS $ [BM]368 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]62 | ARS $ [BM]52 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]109 | ARS $ [BM]303 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]298 | ARS $ [BM]1,292 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]143 | ARS $ [BM]160 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]42 | ARS $ [BM]67 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]39,772 | ARS $ [BM]76,280 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]29,606 | ARS $ [BM]49,488 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]6,488 | ARS $ [BM]11,901 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]29,099 | ARS $ [BM]46,529 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]19,763 | ARS $ [BM]28,353 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]4,989 | ARS $ [BM]5,745 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,612 | ARS $ [BM]1,759 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]29,482 | ARS $ [BM]77,742 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]11,704 | ARS $ [BM]33,906 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]375 | ARS $ [BM]869 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]401 | ARS $ [BM]1,156 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]4,895 | ARS $ [BM]4,963 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,311 | ARS $ [BM]5,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]8,984 | ARS $ [BM]7,185 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]10,212 | ARS $ [BM]5,757 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,351,480 | ARS $ [BM]1,825,305 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]70 | ARS $ [BM]182 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]2,254 | ARS $ [BM]2,077 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]548 | ARS $ [BM]401 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]272 | ARS $ [BM]225 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,061 | ARS $ [BM]1,013 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,065 | ARS $ [BM]1,300 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]197 | ARS $ [BM]572 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]181 | ARS $ [BM]402 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]263 | ARS $ [BM]397 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]100 | ARS $ [BM]274 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]94 | ARS $ [BM]173 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]589 | ARS $ [BM]476 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]2,063 | ARS $ [BM]2,029 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]1,021 | ARS $ [BM]1,090 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]1,885 | ARS $ [BM]3,818 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]3,104 | ARS $ [BM]4,396 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]554 | ARS $ [BM]1,063 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]74 | ARS $ [BM]487 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]146 | ARS $ [BM]466 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]60,121 | ARS $ [BM]78,250 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]9 | ARS $ [BM]44 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]1,935 | ARS $ [BM]4,898 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]328 | ARS $ [BM]552 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨114,000 in Thane you would need to make just about ₨72,636 (ARS $89,601) in La Plata.
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