Cost of living in Changsha, China vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changsha (China) is 55% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (ARS $685) | ARS $631 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (ARS $470) | ARS $365 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (ARS $152) | ARS $139 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (ARS $170) | ARS $66 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (ARS $218) | ARS $130 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (ARS $97) | ARS $69 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (ARS $830) | ARS $200 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22元 (ARS $300) | ARS $67 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (ARS $107) | ARS $39 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11元 (ARS $55) | ARS $59 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (ARS $1,039) | ARS $258 | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (ARS $89) | ARS $134 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9元 (ARS $116) | ARS $44 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Changsha (China) is 87% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,642元 (ARS $48,581) | ARS $28,190 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,194元 (ARS $29,264) | ARS $15,297 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347元 (ARS $4,625) | ARS $3,869 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,135元 (ARS $55,146) | ARS $19,473 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,457元 (ARS $32,765) | ARS $13,395 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 544元 (ARS $7,262) | ARS $2,839 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (ARS $1,514) | ARS $1,344 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,339元 (ARS $31,189) | ARS $28,007 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 771元 (ARS $10,284) | ARS $8,194 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (ARS $377) | ARS $315 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44元 (ARS $592) | ARS $153 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Changsha (China) is 48% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 451元 (ARS $6,009) | ARS $3,351 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (ARS $3,322) | ARS $2,205 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 555元 (ARS $7,401) | ARS $5,273 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180元 (ARS $2,401) | ARS $4,125 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Changsha (China) is 76% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,038元 (ARS $2,147,806) | ARS $1,342,610 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (ARS $86) | ARS $58 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162元 (ARS $2,161) | ARS $950 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (ARS $389) | ARS $315 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 156% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (ARS $344) | ARS $226 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (ARS $267) | ARS $508 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (ARS $2,001) | ARS $831 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92元 (ARS $1,228) | ARS $189 | + 549% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (ARS $763) | ARS $130 | + 486% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39元 (ARS $515) | ARS $130 | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 (ARS $81) | ARS $92 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (ARS $119) | ARS $100 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (ARS $362) | ARS $389 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 54% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99元 (ARS $1,317) | ARS $925 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (ARS $1,479) | ARS $586 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 188元 (ARS $2,509) | ARS $5,832 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 286元 (ARS $3,809) | ARS $1,858 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 (ARS $551) | ARS $300 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (ARS $356) | ARS $146 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (ARS $313) | ARS $121 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,800元 (ARS $37,344) | ARS $35,279 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17元 (ARS $2.28) | ARS $3.05 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196元 (ARS $2,617) | ARS $1,307 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (ARS $295) | ARS $160 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Changsha (China) is 71% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $145,711 (10,925元) in Changsha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $85,000 in Mendoza.
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