Cost of living
La Plata (Argentina) compared to Villa Mercedes
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Overview comparison
La Plata (Argentina)Villa Mercedes
Consumer prices in La Plata (Argentina) are roughly 28% higher than in Villa Mercedes.
Cost of living
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Total with rent one person | 725 | 665 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,652 | 1,392 |
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| Without rent one person | 485 | 371 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,176 | 968 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 172.69 | 226.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 525.25 | 313.9 |
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| Food person | 311 | 250 |
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| Food family | 843 | 744 |
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| Transport person | 30.19 | 37.24 |
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| Transport family | 72.32 | 89.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.1 years | 86.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.39 | 7.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.19 | 22.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8 | 8.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.58 | 2.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.56 | 3.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.67 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 227.8 | 236.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 185.31 | 168.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 501.4 | 285.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 371.43 | 209.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.3 | 34.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.57 | 49.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.76 | 28.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Local transport ticket | 42.09 | 45.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,104 | 1,181 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,628 | 993 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.3% | 41.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.07 | 11.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 0.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.1 | 5.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 7.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.46 | 5.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | La Plata (Argentina) | Villa Mercedes |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.92 | 15.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.06 | 3.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.74 | 12.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.47 | 5.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.01 | 78.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.11 | 116.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 203.11 | 159.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,900 | 2,663 |
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