Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 55% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 17% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]1,532 | ARS $ [BM]4,371 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]1,877 | ARS $ [BM]2,302 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]954 | ARS $ [BM]1,061 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]889 | ARS $ [BM]328 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]830 | ARS $ [BM]544 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]575 | ARS $ [BM]290 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]3,022 | ARS $ [BM]978 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]742 | ARS $ [BM]580 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]362 | ARS $ [BM]417 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]367 | ARS $ [BM]407 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]9,734 | ARS $ [BM]2,423 | + 302% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]520 | ARS $ [BM]517 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]644 | ARS $ [BM]126 | + 410% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 43% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]280,362 | ARS $ [BM]235,116 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]165,853 | ARS $ [BM]58,066 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]19,160 | ARS $ [BM]9,162 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]182,779 | ARS $ [BM]152,689 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]109,570 | ARS $ [BM]64,667 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]12,936 | ARS $ [BM]23,926 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]5,516 | ARS $ [BM]2,468 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]130,723 | ARS $ [BM]78,339 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]33,555 | ARS $ [BM]48,329 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,944 | ARS $ [BM]1,170 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]2,472 | ARS $ [BM]799 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 50% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]30,044 | ARS $ [BM]16,601 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]12,583 | ARS $ [BM]9,266 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]35,760 | ARS $ [BM]29,428 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]39,032 | ARS $ [BM]18,937 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 59% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]12,651,969 | ARS $ [BM]6,335,090 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]477 | ARS $ [BM]405 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]9,307 | ARS $ [BM]5,872 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]2,388 | ARS $ [BM]2,434 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 189% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,508 | ARS $ [BM]478 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,448 | ARS $ [BM]948 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]9,404 | ARS $ [BM]2,311 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]1,056 | ARS $ [BM]1,131 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,352 | ARS $ [BM]331 | + 610% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,186 | ARS $ [BM]403 | + 442% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]602 | ARS $ [BM]711 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]594 | ARS $ [BM]255 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]3,617 | ARS $ [BM]1,324 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 125% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chengdu | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]9,273 | ARS $ [BM]3,759 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]4,767 | ARS $ [BM]2,879 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]18,153 | ARS $ [BM]3,500 | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]18,270 | ARS $ [BM]2,942 | + 521% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]3,108 | ARS $ [BM]907 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,898 | ARS $ [BM]685 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]2,046 | ARS $ [BM]746 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]191,144 | ARS $ [BM]187,796 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]23 | ARS $ [BM]3.82 | + 506% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]13,371 | ARS $ [BM]4,762 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]1,229 | ARS $ [BM]646 | + 90% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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