Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Mar del Plata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $572,061
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $245,383
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Mar del Plata
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $4,371
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $2,302
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $1,061
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $328
12 eggs, large ARS $544
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $458
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $978
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $580
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $417
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $407
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $2,423
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $517
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $126
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $202,197
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $58,066
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $9,162
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $152,689
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $64,667
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $23,926
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $2,468
40” flat screen tv ARS $78,339
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $48,329
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $1,170
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $799
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $16,601
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $9,266
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $29,428
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $18,937
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $6,335,090
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $405
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $5,872
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $1,963
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $478
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $948
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $2,311
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $1,131
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $331
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $403
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $711
Tube of toothpaste ARS $255
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $1,324
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $4,820
2 tickets to the movies ARS $2,879
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $3,500
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $8,511
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $907
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $856
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $746
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $187,796
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $3.82
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $6,160
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $646
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 270 prices entered by 32 different people.
Latest price update: June 08, 2023

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