Cost of living
Mar del Plata compared to Colonia (Argentina)
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Overview comparison
Mar del PlataColonia (Argentina)
Consumer prices in Mar del Plata are roughly 56% higher than in Colonia (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Total with rent one person | 753 | 534 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,748 | 970 |
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| Without rent one person | 431 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,125 | 602 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 233.36 | 246.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 530.55 | 295.93 |
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| Food person | 378 | 165 |
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| Food family | 912 | 343 |
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| Transport person | 40.96 | 49.44 |
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| Transport family | 117.72 | 108.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.13 years | 81.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.83 | 1.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.72 | 11.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.14 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 | 6.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.15 | 1.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.19 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 373.42 | 87.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.55 | 55.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 455.11 | 253.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 311.4 | 98.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.29 | 57.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.25 | 92.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23 | 91.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Local transport ticket | 43.74 | 15.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,760 | 392 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,648 | 169 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.56% | 20.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.94 | 8.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.26 | 1.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 5.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.9 | 6.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Mar del Plata | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.68 | 11.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.37 | 3.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.05 | 12.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.67 | 2.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 88.65 | 16.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.61 | 39.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 128.66 | 46.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,123 | 1,283 |
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