Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (94 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (60 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (23 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (10 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (19 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (9 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (39 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (17 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (8 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (11 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (45 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (21 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (6 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 55% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (7,168 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (4,684 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (269 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (4,755 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (2,975 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (207 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (130 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (3,141 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (1,953 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (48 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (22 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (463 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (307 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (1,045 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (740 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (222,157 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (168 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (35 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (46 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (102 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (263 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (63 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (21 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (33 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (27 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (23 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (49 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (185 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (82 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (164 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (260 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (58 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (25 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (28 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (4,078 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (1.36 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (280 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (17 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,077 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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