Cost of living in Argentina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,264 (71元) | 41元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $896 (50元) | 37元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $332 (19元) | 17元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $124 (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $218 (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $195 (11元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $511 (29元) | 48元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $205 (11元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (4.47元) | 6元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $167 (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $655 (37元) | 97元 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $242 (14元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $81 (4.55元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $73,750 (4,132元) | 13,898元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $46,178 (2,587元) | 8,379元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,976 (335元) | 462元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $47,455 (2,659元) | 6,525元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,120 (1,688元) | 4,376元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,640 (316元) | 516元 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,275 (127元) | 140元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,726 (2,954元) | 1,829元 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,525 (1,542元) | 546元 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $589 (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $463 (26元) | 66元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,794 (437元) | 511元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,272 (295元) | 288元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,835 (943元) | 654元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,580 (705元) | 844元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,755,500 (210,421元) | 148,501元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $114 (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,696 (151元) | 206元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $498 (28元) | 28元 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $867 (49元) | 27元 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,480 (139元) | 386元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $444 (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $328 (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $368 (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $229 (13元) | 21元 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $223 (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $900 (50元) | 82元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Argentina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,472 (139元) | 260元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,081 (61元) | 122元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,341 (187元) | 417元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,673 (206元) | 319元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $731 (41元) | 90元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $353 (20元) | 31元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $304 (17元) | 19元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,242 (5,897元) | 2,968元 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (1.52元) | 0.24元 | + 523% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,369 (189元) | 410元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $290 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,892 prices entered by 1,365 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in China
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