- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (37元) | 53元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (5.23元) | 15元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 (20元) | 59元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (8元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (4.07元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (7元) | 5.79元 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (31元) | 113元 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (11元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (3.65元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,882 (3,782元) | 9,794元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,990 (2,534元) | 4,472元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (648元) | 440元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (2,817元) | 5,656元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (1,908元) | 3,586元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (508元) | 322元 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $814 (147元) | 84元 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,978 (2,169元) | 2,213元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,600 (833元) | 663元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (40元) | 39元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (23元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (333元) | 560元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (272元) | 268元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (452元) | 606元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,558 (463元) | 676元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $532,654 (96,465元) | 143,546元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (5.36元) | 7元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $609 (110元) | 151元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (25元) | 27元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (38元) | 33元 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (104元) | 364元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (18元) | 27元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (12元) | 36元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (15元) | 37元 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $219 (40元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $567 (103元) | 155元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 (64元) | 87元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (294元) | 771元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,106 (200元) | 374元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $158 (29元) | 59元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (13元) | 33元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $97 (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (3,576元) | 3,300元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (1.28元) | 1.00元 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (197元) | 302元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,600 prices entered by 1,219 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in China
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