Cost of living
La Plata (Argentina) compared to Merlo
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Overview comparison
La Plata (Argentina)Merlo
Consumer prices in Merlo are roughly 12% higher than in La Plata (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| Total with rent one person | 725 | 761 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,652 | 1,974 |
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| Without rent one person | 485 | 481 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,176 | 1,554 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 172.69 | 262.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 525.25 | 598.81 |
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| Food person | 311 | 330 |
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| Food family | 843 | 699 |
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| Transport person | 30.19 | 26.7 |
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| Transport family | 72.32 | 69.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.1 years | 66.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.39 | 11.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.19 | 37.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8 | 7.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.58 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.56 | 2.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.67 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 227.8 | 365.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 185.31 | 220.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 501.4 | 651.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 371.43 | 437.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.3 | 33.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.57 | 58.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.76 | 19.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| Local transport ticket | 42.09 | 35.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,104 | 2,227 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,628 | 1,993 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.3% | 16.13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.07 | 6.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 2.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.1 | 8.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 4.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.46 | 8.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 2.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.86 |
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Other
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Merlo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.92 | 21.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.06 | 5.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.74 | 19.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.47 | 8.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.01 | 66.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.11 | 113.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 203.11 | 197.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,900 | 4,229 |
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