Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $631 (45元) | 53元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $454 (33元) | 36元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (11元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (4.81元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (6元) | 9元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $275 (20元) | 55元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (3.54元) | 7元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (5.73元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (20元) | 112元 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (2.79元) | 10元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,009 (2,654元) | 7,403元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,017 (1,722元) | 4,539元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,415 (317元) | 403元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,881 (1,784元) | 6,935元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,335 (1,171元) | 4,047元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,500 (251元) | 256元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,424 (102元) | 84元 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,513 (2,547元) | 2,213元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,108 (1,083元) | 605元 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $348 (25元) | 47元 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $263 (19元) | 45元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,856 (276元) | 390元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,397 (172元) | 217元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,824 (489元) | 581元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,660 (406元) | 553元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,018,480 (144,752元) | 158,167元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (4.95元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,555 (112元) | 176元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (21元) | 29元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $621 (45元) | 36元 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,160 (83元) | 393元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $262 (19元) | 31元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (12元) | 38元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (16元) | 35元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $505 (36元) | 83元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,312 (94元) | 205元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $670 (48元) | 96元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (157元) | 1,062元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,194 (157元) | 413元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $405 (29元) | 70元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $168 (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $155 (11元) | 31元 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (4,759元) | 3,170元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (1.29元) | 0.64元 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,993 (143元) | 417元 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $172 (12元) | 22元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in China
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