Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $25,394 (142元) | 44元 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,277 (91元) | 38元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,627 (26元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,739 (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,440 (25元) | 15元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,685 (15元) | 11元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $8,031 (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,750 (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,280 (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,210 (12元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,510 (48元) | 89元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,655 (20元) | 8元 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,398 (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $978,489 (5,483元) | 11,793元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $652,055 (3,654元) | 4,991元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $90,093 (505元) | 429元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $605,257 (3,392元) | 6,388元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $497,738 (2,789元) | 3,587元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $70,777 (397元) | 296元 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $17,942 (101元) | 100元 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $532,137 (2,982元) | 1,460元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $247,659 (1,388元) | 553元 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,785 (38元) | 45元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,705 (38元) | 50元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $104,752 (587元) | 418元 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $50,638 (284元) | 302元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,022 (801元) | 553元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $119,409 (669元) | 705元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 (194,933元) | 141,513元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,328 (265元) | 217元 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,533 (59元) | 45元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,772 (172元) | 60元 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $32,492 (182元) | 114元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 (74元) | 67元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,188 (35元) | 57元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,272 (18元) | 6元 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 (20元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,505 (76元) | 64元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 (200元) | 169元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 (83元) | 100元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 (355元) | 1,179元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 (420元) | 320元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 (69元) | 81元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 (30元) | 28元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,110 (23元) | 19元 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 (4,864元) | 3,720元 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 (5.71元) | 0.34元 | + 1603% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $46,026 (258元) | 374元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 (29元) | 25元 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,125 prices entered by 571 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in China
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