Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (97元) | 46元 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (64元) | 40元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (8元) | 17元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (21元) | 18元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (13元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (31元) | 62元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (10元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (43元) | 118元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (15元) | 9元 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (5.44元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (4,943元) | 13,507元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (3,080元) | 7,710元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (386元) | 488元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $163,557 (3,416元) | 7,095元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (2,491元) | 4,246元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (341元) | 271元 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (98元) | 113元 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (2,675元) | 1,322元 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (1,576元) | 592元 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (39元) | 49元 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (573元) | 510元 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (348元) | 252元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (896元) | 624元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (803元) | 839元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (175,179元) | 159,743元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (5.99元) | 9元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (175元) | 198元 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (40元) | 41元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (66元) | 29元 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (127元) | 328元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (36元) | 52元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (19元) | 45元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (30元) | 36元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (17元) | 12元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (67元) | 86元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (163元) | 249元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (71元) | 111元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (283元) | 1,566元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (322元) | 399元 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (60元) | 76元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (32元) | 30元 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (23元) | 15元 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (7,261元) | 2,783元 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (1.23元) | 0.24元 | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (191元) | 427元 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (21元) | 24元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,910 prices entered by 1,129 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in China
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