Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (HK$172) | HK$76 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (HK$99) | HK$50 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (HK$30) | HK$39 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (HK$27) | HK$30 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (HK$20) | HK$25 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (HK$44) | HK$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (HK$19) | HK$30 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (HK$12) | HK$20 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (HK$54) | HK$127 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (HK$25) | HK$16 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (HK$7) | HK$19 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (HK$7,187) | HK$39,114 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $593,244 (HK$4,322) | HK$27,315 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,954 (HK$714) | HK$1,456 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (HK$4,759) | HK$19,055 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (HK$3,186) | HK$13,392 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (HK$469) | HK$1,025 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (HK$148) | HK$187 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (HK$2,986) | HK$3,504 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (HK$1,698) | HK$1,032 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (HK$66) | HK$104 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (HK$44) | HK$80 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (HK$793) | HK$609 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (HK$522) | HK$306 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (HK$1,097) | HK$705 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (HK$987) | HK$1,097 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $27,674,400 (HK$201,596) | HK$287,719 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (HK$287) | HK$552 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (HK$62) | HK$116 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (HK$117) | HK$88 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (HK$209) | HK$493 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (HK$55) | HK$40 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (HK$31) | HK$24 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (HK$42) | HK$68 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (HK$26) | HK$19 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (HK$27) | HK$23 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (HK$123) | HK$176 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (HK$268) | HK$312 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (HK$182) | HK$199 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (HK$444) | HK$500 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (HK$533) | HK$554 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (HK$84) | HK$152 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (HK$42) | HK$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (HK$30) | HK$60 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (HK$7,572) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (HK$4.31) | HK$0.99 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (HK$259) | HK$634 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (HK$29) | HK$102 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,709 prices entered by 600 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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