Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (72元) | 37元 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (50元) | 39元 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (7元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (9元) | 10元 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (35元) | 55元 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (13元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (38元) | 87元 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (16元) | 8元 | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (3.63元) | 11元 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (3,817元) | 13,566元 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (2,693元) | 7,567元 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (244元) | 499元 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (2,852元) | 6,485元 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (1,686元) | 4,297元 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (215元) | 321元 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (78元) | 94元 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (2,133元) | 1,393元 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (1,199元) | 485元 | + 147% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (30元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (19元) | 46元 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (403元) | 452元 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (258元) | 258元 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (803元) | 612元 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (576元) | 779元 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (145,031元) | 166,194元 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (6元) | 8元 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (230元) | 252元 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (30元) | 43元 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (55元) | 40元 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (85元) | 212元 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (29元) | 46元 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (14元) | 49元 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (26元) | 41元 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (19元) | 12元 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (47元) | 94元 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
Argentina | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (130元) | 251元 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (54元) | 107元 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (156元) | 895元 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (193元) | 293元 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (40元) | 77元 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (20元) | 29元 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (19元) | 16元 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (3,739元) | 3,577元 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (1.69元) | 0.40元 | + 319% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (184元) | 356元 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,495 prices entered by 899 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in China
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