Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $756 (₨614) | ₨844 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $640 (₨520) | ₨288 | 80% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $172 (₨139) | ₨124 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $73 (₨59) | ₨62 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $171 (₨139) | ₨64 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $84 (₨68) | ₨37 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $300 (₨244) | ₨274 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $126 (₨102) | ₨168 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $62 (₨50) | ₨24 | 113% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $109 (₨89) | ₨138 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $298 (₨242) | ₨588 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $143 (₨116) | ₨73 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $42 (₨34) | ₨31 | 11% |
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $39,772 (₨32,291) | ₨34,699 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $29,606 (₨24,037) | ₨22,512 | 7% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $6,488 (₨5,268) | ₨5,414 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $29,099 (₨23,626) | ₨21,166 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $19,763 (₨16,046) | ₨12,897 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $4,989 (₨4,051) | ₨2,613 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,612 (₨1,309) | ₨800 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $29,482 (₨23,937) | ₨35,364 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $11,704 (₨9,503) | ₨15,424 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $375 (₨304) | ₨395 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $401 (₨325) | ₨548 | 41% |
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $4,895 (₨3,974) | ₨2,258 | 76% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,311 (₨1,876) | ₨2,459 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $8,984 (₨7,294) | ₨3,268 | 123% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $10,212 (₨8,291) | ₨2,619 | 217% |
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 62% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $2,351,480 (₨1,909,172) | ₨830,309 | 130% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $70 (₨57) | ₨83 | 31% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $2,254 (₨1,830) | ₨945 | 94% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $548 (₨445) | ₨182 | 144% |
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $272 (₨221) | ₨102 | 116% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $1,061 (₨862) | ₨461 | 87% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,065 (₨865) | ₨591 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $197 (₨160) | ₨260 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $181 (₨147) | ₨183 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $263 (₨214) | ₨181 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $100 (₨81) | ₨125 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $94 (₨76) | ₨79 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $589 (₨479) | ₨216 | 121% |
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| La Plata (Argentina) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $2,063 (₨1,675) | ₨923 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $1,021 (₨829) | ₨496 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $1,885 (₨1,531) | ₨1,737 | 12% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $3,104 (₨2,520) | ₨2,000 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $554 (₨450) | ₨483 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $74 (₨60) | ₨222 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $146 (₨118) | ₨212 | 44% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $60,121 (₨48,813) | ₨35,595 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $9 (₨7) | ₨20 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $1,935 (₨1,571) | ₨2,228 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $328 (₨266) | ₨251 | 6% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨114,567 (ARS $141,109) in La Plata to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨101,000 in Thane.