Cost of living in La Plata is 38% higher than in Luque (without rent).
Rent in La Plata is 32% cheaper than in Luque.
Cost of living including rent in La Plata is very similar to Luque.
Food in La Plata is 61% more expensive than in Luque.
Transport in La Plata is 27% cheaper than in Luque.
| La Plata | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Plata | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.34 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.7 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.77 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.37 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.26 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.89 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.02 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.01 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.1 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.3 $ | 9.16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.6 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.71 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.48 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.47 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.1 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16 $ | 18.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 319 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 350 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 501 $ | 445 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,982 $ | 1,277 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,693 $ | 617 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 599 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.46 % | 9.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.2 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.21 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Haircut | 4.5 $ | 6.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 70 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.1 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 195 $ | 50.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,434 $ | 1,838 $ |