Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Anshan (China)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Salta (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,603 (77元) | 20元 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,482 (44元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $494 (15元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 (7元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $371 (11元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $272 (8元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $760 (23元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (19元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $233 (7元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $322 (10元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,796 (53元) | 90元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $566 (17元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $142 (4.20元) | 15元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $133,256 (3,956元) | 2,200元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $90,519 (2,688元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $12,692 (377元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $93,791 (2,785元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $45,668 (1,356元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $11,813 (351元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,535 (46元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $83,377 (2,475元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,501 (1,618元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,349 (99元) | 25元 | + 298% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $669 (20元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,406 (546元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $13,681 (406元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,879 (947元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $23,159 (688元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,394,920 (160,176元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $216 (6元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,613 (107元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,550 (46元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,568 (47元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,281 (38元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,988 (118元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,123 (33元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $512 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $752 (22元) | 20元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $502 (15元) | 5.00元 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $629 (19元) | 10元 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,352 (40元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Salta | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,181 (94元) | 30元 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,517 (45元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,000 (148元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,617 (137元) | 400元 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,392 (41元) | 50元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $836 (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,092 (32元) | 20元 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $193,666 (5,750元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $48 (1.41元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,595 (196元) | 200元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $551 (16元) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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