- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- China
- San Juan
- Beijing
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between San Juan (Argentina) and Beijing (China)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $29 (元22) | 元66 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $30 (元23) | 元28 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $1.99 (元1.51) | 元26 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $5.06 (元3.84) | 元16.83 | 77% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $8 (元6.07) | 元18.27 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元12.14 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $18.59 (元14.11) | 元59 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $6.83 (元5.18) | 元17.22 | 70% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元14.14 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $3.84 (元2.91) | 元4.40 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元143 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $8 (元6.07) | 元7.55 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $2.72 (元2.07) | 元12.56 | 84% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $1,846 (元1,400) | 元10,368 | 86% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $240 (元182) | 元358 | 49% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $152 (元115) | 元164 | 30% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,114 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | 元736 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元44 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元26 | - |
| Clothes | 69% | ||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $45 (元34) | 元675 | 95% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $50 (元38) | 元300 | 87% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | 元710 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | 元713 | - |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $24,000 (元18,205) | 元178,889 | 90% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5.57 (元4.23) | 元7.33 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $304 (元230) | 元82 | 180% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 元28 | - |
| Personal Care | 64% | ||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $4 (元3.03) | 元22 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $3 (元2.28) | 元47 | 95% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $12 (元9.10) | 元35 | 74% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $18 (元13.65) | 元30 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元10.43 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元14.63 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $21 (元15.93) | 元114 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 69% | ||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $43 (元32) | 元200 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $50 (元38) | 元145 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元891 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $214 (元162) | 元375 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $17.50 (元13.27) | 元55 | 76% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元32 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $6.44 (元4.89) | 元24 | 80% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $200 (元152) | 元1,221 | 88% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.07 (元0.82) | 元0.74 | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $78 (元59) | 元450 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $8.19 (元6.22) | 元17.90 | 65% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,005 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元15,625
in Beijing
you would need to make just about 元6,000
(ARS $7,910)
in San Juan.