Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $6,012 (224 NT$) | 213 NT$ | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,084 (189 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,251 (47 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $697 (26 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,523 (94 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,594 (97 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,908 (71 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,374 (51 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $647 (24 NT$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $749 (28 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $3,114 (116 NT$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,941 (72 NT$) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (16 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $381,346 (14,210 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $174,620 (6,507 NT$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,493 (428 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $106,692 (3,976 NT$) | 18,056 NT$ | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $191,417 (7,133 NT$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $136,613 (5,091 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,723 (139 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $190,854 (7,112 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $62,255 (2,320 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,840 (106 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,123 (79 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,429 (1,059 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,286 (719 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $115,405 (4,300 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $93,845 (3,497 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $20,643,600 (769,264 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $728 (27 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $9,751 (363 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,244 (121 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 80% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,622 (98 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,089 (78 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,276 (85 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,593 (59 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $592 (22 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $496 (18 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,777 (66 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $630 (23 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,551 (356 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rosario | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $12,643 (471 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $5,873 (219 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $4,343 (162 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $36,157 (1,347 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,187 (119 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,660 (62 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,122 (42 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $191,509 (7,136 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $25 (0.93 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,224 (1,797 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,585 (96 NT$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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