Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $669 (202 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $470 (142 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $166 (50 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (20 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $150 (45 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (27 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $295 (89 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (32 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (15 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (90 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $151 (46 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (13 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,317 (13,984 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,546 (9,826 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (1,266 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,463 (10,103 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (6,500 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (944 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (435 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (11,050 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (4,916 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (116 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (76 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (1,242 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (842 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (2,316 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (1,736 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,184,550 (659,547 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (21 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (392 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (130 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (91 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (181 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (388 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (89 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (49 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (77 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (37 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (44 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (191 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (436 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $755 (228 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,539 (767 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (694 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $401 (121 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $208 (63 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $167 (50 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (19,495 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (5.50 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (704 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (55 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,178 prices entered by 736 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 49,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 32,183 NT$ (ARS $106,597) in Buenos Aires.
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