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Cost of Living in La Plata

La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina · Population 904,789

▲ +0% vs Argentina average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$404,573 ($426)
Couple, monthly$721,189 ($759)
Family of four, monthly$935,707 ($985)

Estimated Prices in La Plata

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4,229 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16,918 ($17.81)per meal
Cappuccino$1,269 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$95,866 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport pass$15,508 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40,884 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11,842 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membership$11,842 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticket$3,102 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$176,256 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$122,613 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$367,840 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Plata is $503,500 ($530) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $404,573 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $525,945 ($554) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($122,613 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Argentina

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de · pop. 16,710,000

$504,046 ($531) / mo

Córdoba

Córdoba · pop. 1,505,250

$437,528 ($461) / mo

Rosario

Santa Fe · pop. 1,193,605

$437,528 ($461) / mo

Salta

Salta · pop. 627,704

$404,573 ($426) / mo

San Miguel de Tucumán

Tucumán · pop. 601,888

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires · pop. 593,337

$404,573 ($426) / mo

San Juan

San Juan · pop. 471,389

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Lanús

Buenos Aires · pop. 459,263

$404,573 ($426) / mo

Living in La Plata

La Plata is one of the key cities in Argentina. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $404,573 ($426), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $122,613 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $935,707 ($985) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $721,189 ($759) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Plata is $503,500 ($530). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $525,945 ($554) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Plata expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $404,573 ($426) per month in La Plata including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Argentina.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Plata?
A net salary of around $525,945 ($554) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Plata with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Plata is $503,500 ($530).
How much is rent in La Plata?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $176,256 ($186) per month in the city centre and $122,613 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $367,840 ($387).
Is La Plata cheaper than Argentina on average?
No — La Plata is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Argentina average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in La Plata?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $95,866 ($101) in La Plata. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $4,229 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around $1,269 ($1).
How do transport costs in La Plata compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Plata is estimated at $15,508 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Plata are estimates based on Argentina national averages adjusted for city size (population 904,789). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.