Cost of living in Mar del Plata is 14% lower than in Guadalajara (without rent).
Rent in Mar del Plata is 36% cheaper than in Guadalajara.
Cost of living including rent in Mar del Plata is 24% lower than in Guadalajara.
Food in Mar del Plata is 4% cheaper than in Guadalajara.
Transport in Mar del Plata is 56% cheaper than in Guadalajara.
| Mar del Plata | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mar del Plata | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.26 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.6 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.05 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.31 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.39 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.39 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 3.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.94 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.52 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.1 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.3 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.01 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.3 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.69 $ | 1.55 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.9 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.3 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.8 $ | 23.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 184 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 344 $ | 716 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 581 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 394 $ | 1,110 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,816 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,438 $ | 1,832 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 504 $ | 652 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 39.45 % | 11.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.6 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.03 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.9 $ | 93.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.5 $ | 47 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 110 $ | 173 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,181 $ | 6,136 $ |