Mar Del Plata, Argentina, Argentina — cost of living
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Mar Del Plata, Argentina

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About Mar Del Plata, Argentina

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$381
ARS 552,615.39
Family of 4 / mo
$988
ARS 1,432,060.73
Avg salary (after tax)
$506
ARS 733,424.34

Mar del Plata is a city of the Atlantic Coast, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the seat of General Pueyrredón district. Mar del Plata is the second largest city in Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" is short for "Mar del Río de la Plata," and means "sea of the Río de la Plata basin" or "adjoining sea to the (River) Plate region." Mar del Plata is one of the major fishing ports and the biggest seaside beach resort in Argentina. With a population of 682,605 as per the 2022 census [INDEC], it is the 5th largest city in Argentina.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $110.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $56.11
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $62.58
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $79.86

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.04
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $506.06

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $1.61
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.94
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.59
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.01
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.41

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.47
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $38.85
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.77

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.16
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $6.47
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.82
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.6
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.05
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.28
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.97
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.91
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.52
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.68
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $4.86
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.46
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.37
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.98
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.3
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.88
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.01

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $453.23
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $347.47
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $261.66
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $165.42
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $223.38
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $151.08

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $38.85
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $97.12
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $25.9
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.83
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,390

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.77
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $27,625
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.54
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.29
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $12.95
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.5
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $29,136

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $30.69
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $66.91

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