Cost of living in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Mar del Plata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $3,089,369
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,292,338
    • 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 May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $14,323
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $10,825
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $3,275
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $1,682
12 eggs, large ARS $3,760
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $2,331
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $8,108
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $2,138
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $2,233
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $2,459
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $8,801
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $3,148
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $490
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $898,471
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $531,820
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $118,355
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $562,117
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $347,450
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $64,207
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $34,097
40” flat screen tv ARS $707,480
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $333,929
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $9,244
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $5,169
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $114,430
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $85,172
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $138,311
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $139,744
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $27,715,400
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $1,396
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $59,166
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ARS $4,164
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $11,794
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $5,030
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $20,368
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $3,231
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $10,000
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $2,021
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $2,796
Tube of toothpaste ARS $3,553
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $12,377
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $27,109
2 tickets to the movies ARS $10,433
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $35,000
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $49,867
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $11,304
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $3,868
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $6,858
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 $39,734
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $3,714
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 200 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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