Cost of living
San Rafael compared to Mar del Plata
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Overview comparison
San RafaelMar del Plata
Consumer prices in Mar del Plata are roughly 8% higher than in San Rafael.
Cost of living
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| Total with rent one person | 392 | 753 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,147 | 1,748 |
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| Without rent one person | 274 | 431 |
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| Without rent one family | 822 | 1,125 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 109.78 | 233.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 188.12 | 530.55 |
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| Food person | 294 | 378 |
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| Food family | 732 | 912 |
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| Transport person | 37.97 | 40.96 |
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| Transport family | 107.46 | 117.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.44 years | 80.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.25 | 8.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.07 | 29.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 7.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 | 2.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.05 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 76.7 | 373.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 49.33 | 198.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 121.2 | 455.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 79.93 | 311.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.85 | 57.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.25 | 87.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14 | 23 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| Local transport ticket | 32.28 | 43.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,095 | 1,760 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,125 | 1,648 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.5% | 11.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.99 | 6.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.53 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 6.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 5.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.58 | 6.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | San Rafael | Mar del Plata |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.49 | 14.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.41 | 3.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.03 | 26.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.12 | 6.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.04 | 88.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.3 | 71.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 184.79 | 128.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,072 | 2,123 |
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