Cost of living in Mianyang, China vs San Juan, Argentina

Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Mianyang (China) is 110% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (ARS $398) | ARS $367 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $301 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $88 | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (ARS $133) | ARS $60 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (ARS $212) | ARS $78 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (ARS $40) | ARS $55 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $129 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (ARS $133) | ARS $44 | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (ARS $66) | ARS $27 | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (ARS $106) | ARS $58 | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (ARS $1,326) | ARS $201 | + 558% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (ARS $93) | ARS $92 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (ARS $199) | ARS $32 | + 523% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Mianyang (China) is 20% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (ARS $26,518) | ARS $20,002 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (ARS $19,888) | ARS $11,466 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (ARS $2,652) | ARS $3,242 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,800元 (ARS $23,866) | ARS $11,715 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (ARS $13,259) | ARS $10,117 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100元 (ARS $1,326) | ARS $2,131 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (ARS $796) | ARS $1,505 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (ARS $19,888) | ARS $23,718 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (ARS $6,629) | ARS $4,797 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10元 (ARS $133) | ARS $226 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (ARS $663) | ARS $164 | + 304% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Mianyang (China) is 65% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (ARS $5,304) | ARS $1,556 | + 241% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100元 (ARS $1,326) | ARS $1,430 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400元 (ARS $5,304) | ARS $4,439 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800元 (ARS $10,607) | ARS $3,546 | + 199% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Mianyang (China) is 55% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000元 (ARS $1,988,837) | ARS $558,062 | + 256% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (ARS $93) | ARS $44 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $1,866 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Mianyang (China) is 29% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $128 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $150 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $769 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12元 (ARS $159) | ARS $66 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13元 (ARS $166) | ARS $108 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15元 (ARS $199) | ARS $201 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (ARS $133) | ARS $83 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (ARS $106) | ARS $122 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50元 (ARS $663) | ARS $302 | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Mianyang (China) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (ARS $1,061) | ARS $731 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (ARS $1,326) | ARS $521 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (ARS $2,652) | ARS $956 | + 177% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (ARS $2,652) | ARS $1,359 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40元 (ARS $530) | ARS $313 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (ARS $398) | ARS $152 | + 162% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $91 | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (ARS $39,777) | ARS $58,928 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (ARS $3.98) | ARS $2.16 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (ARS $3,978) | ARS $1,567 | + 154% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (ARS $265) | ARS $248 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
13.259
ARS
/
CNY
*
Do you live in San Juan? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Riverside, California
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 78% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Paris is 738% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Caracas is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in London is 18% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Dubai is 27% more expensive than in Wichita, Kansas
- Cost of living in Santa Fe is 60% cheaper than in Santiago
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wuzhou (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florianopolis (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucumán (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nanyang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mendoza (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Salta (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yibin (China)
Cost of living in Mianyang (China) is 56% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $93,652 (7,063元) in Mianyang to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $60,000 in San Juan.
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rouen costs €1,600 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Manila costs Php3,600 (about 1 hour ago)
- 6 eggs, large in Termez costs 14,400 сўм (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Sacramento, California costs $18 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Manama costs Dinar 2.200 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Montreal costs C$1,200 (about 3 hours ago)