Cost of living in San Juan is 31% higher than in Mar del Plata (without rent).
Rent in San Juan is 96% more expensive than in Mar del Plata.
Cost of living including rent in San Juan is 56% higher than in Mar del Plata.
Food in San Juan is 33% more expensive than in Mar del Plata.
Transport in San Juan is 9% more expensive than in Mar del Plata.
| San Juan | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Juan | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.3 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.2 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.35 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.77 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.08 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.42 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.46 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.5 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.56 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 81.8 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ | 7.52 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.9 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.91 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.83 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.14 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.85 $ | 3.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 48.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.7 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.2 $ | 22.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 184 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 735 $ | 344 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 656 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,040 $ | 394 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,143 $ | 1,816 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,740 $ | 1,438 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 815 $ | 504 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.11 % | 39.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.75 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Haircut | 9.61 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.1 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.7 $ | 80.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 223 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,684 $ | 2,181 $ |