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 $387 (44元) | 45元 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (33元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (12元) | 15元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (5.96元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (10元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $211 (24元) | 59元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (3.56元) | 6.00元 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (7元) | 5.17元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $212 (24元) | 112元 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $101 (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (3.65元) | 14元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,393 (3,117元) | 9,398元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,643 (2,007元) | 4,943元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,813 (434元) | 431元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,127 (2,176元) | 5,740元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,703 (1,445元) | 3,007元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,826 (322元) | 285元 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,193 (136元) | 96元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,790 (2,252元) | 2,464元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,954 (905元) | 561元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $287 (33元) | 38元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $185 (21元) | 47元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,691 (306元) | 481元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,842 (210元) | 250元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,012 (456元) | 647元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,865 (440元) | 620元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,000,120 (113,794元) | 134,340元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (5.97元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,147 (131元) | 149元 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $225 (26元) | 37元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $422 (48元) | 45元 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $982 (112元) | 347元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $209 (24元) | 62元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (13元) | 47元 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $178 (20元) | 31元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $369 (42元) | 71元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $877 (100元) | 177元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $518 (59元) | 100元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,759 (200元) | 1,029元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,520 (173元) | 395元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $268 (30元) | 68元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (14元) | 33元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $121 (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (4,013元) | 3,256元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (1.21元) | 0.31元 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,596 (182元) | 335元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (13元) | 22元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in China
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