Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina vs Thane, India
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $716 (₨587) | ₨844 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $431 (₨353) | ₨288 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (₨109) | ₨124 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $61 (₨50) | ₨62 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $140 (₨115) | ₨64 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $69 (₨56) | ₨37 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $199 (₨163) | ₨274 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $70 (₨58) | ₨168 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (₨28) | ₨24 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $70 (₨57) | ₨138 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $241 (₨197) | ₨588 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $132 (₨108) | ₨73 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $50 (₨41) | ₨31 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $32,718 (₨26,798) | ₨34,699 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,303 (₨19,906) | ₨22,512 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,414 (₨3,616) | ₨5,414 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,311 (₨15,817) | ₨21,166 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,695 (₨12,036) | ₨12,897 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,153 (₨2,582) | ₨2,613 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,371 (₨1,123) | ₨800 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $30,632 (₨25,089) | ₨35,364 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,221 (₨10,829) | ₨15,424 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $261 (₨214) | ₨395 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $247 (₨202) | ₨548 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,058 (₨3,324) | ₨2,258 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,775 (₨2,273) | ₨2,459 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,405 (₨5,246) | ₨3,268 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,383 (₨3,590) | ₨2,619 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,324,580 (₨1,084,919) | ₨830,309 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (₨51) | ₨83 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $941 (₨771) | ₨945 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $308 (₨252) | ₨189 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143 (₨117) | ₨102 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $331 (₨271) | ₨461 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $972 (₨796) | ₨591 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $163 (₨134) | ₨260 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $100 (₨82) | ₨183 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $141 (₨116) | ₨181 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $77 (₨63) | ₨125 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $61 (₨50) | ₨79 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $426 (₨349) | ₨216 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,025 (₨839) | ₨923 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $490 (₨402) | ₨496 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,719 (₨1,408) | ₨1,737 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,604 (₨1,314) | ₨2,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $188 (₨154) | ₨483 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $158 (₨130) | ₨222 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $135 (₨110) | ₨212 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $45,977 (₨37,658) | ₨35,595 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.06 (₨3.33) | ₨20 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,474 (₨1,207) | ₨2,228 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $156 (₨128) | ₨251 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 557 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Thane (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨110,000 in Thane you would need to make just about ₨88,232 (ARS $107,723) in Mar del Plata.
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