La Plata ranks 3rd of 9 priced cities in Argentina on cost — $760 a month in essentials, 14% above Rosario, the cheapest. The average net salary of $665 covers that 0.9×. 96.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at department level. PM2.5 averages 5.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 10°C, Jan 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $225 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $351 |
| Groceries | $115 |
| Dining out | $308 |
| Utilities | $84 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $760 |
| Avg net salary | $665 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $683 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,004 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in La Plata, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.90 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.06 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.57 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.52 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.90 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.25 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.75 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.13 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.50 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.77 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.46 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.03 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.02 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.53 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.30 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.70 |
| Monthly transit pass | $4.50 |
| Taxi start | $1.56 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.78 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.04 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $59.96 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.33 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $26.68 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.52 |
Dating-age sex ratio
La Plata has 96.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (department level). That is the 3rd-highest of 9 Argentina cities we track. Argentina's national figure is 103.8, so La Plata runs 7 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.2°C | 25.2°C | 66% | 40% | 70 mm |
| Feb | 23.5°C | 24.6°C | 69% | 40% | 58 mm |
| Mar | 21.3°C | 21.7°C | 72% | 39% | 81 mm |
| Apr | 17.9°C | 17.2°C | 77% | 47% | 79 mm |
| May | 13.6°C | 11.8°C | 80% | 54% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 11°C | 8.6°C | 79% | 55% | 39 mm |
| Jul | 10.3°C | 7.6°C | 79% | 55% | 56 mm |
| Aug | 11.9°C | 9.4°C | 76% | 52% | 55 mm |
| Sep | 13.9°C | 11.8°C | 74% | 51% | 54 mm |
| Oct | 16.4°C | 14.9°C | 71% | 49% | 62 mm |
| Nov | 20.2°C | 19.5°C | 66% | 42% | 68 mm |
| Dec | 22.5°C | 22.7°C | 64% | 39% | 81 mm |
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