Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,405 (RM73) | RM17 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,298 (RM44) | RM16 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,069 (RM14) | RM10 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $409 (RM5.49) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,197 (RM16) | RM12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $692 (RM9) | RM4.87 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,797 (RM24) | RM26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $741 (RM10) | RM8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $460 (RM6) | RM4.72 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $629 (RM8) | RM11 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,528 (RM34) | RM64 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $757 (RM10) | RM3.38 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 (RM4.50) | RM3.96 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $398,149 (RM5,354) | RM3,094 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $216,924 (RM2,917) | RM1,858 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $25,319 (RM340) | RM303 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $264,169 (RM3,553) | RM2,385 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $172,460 (RM2,319) | RM1,485 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $12,915 (RM174) | RM158 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,967 (RM67) | RM122 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,242 (RM1,738) | RM1,309 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58,934 (RM793) | RM456 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,597 (RM35) | RM18 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,554 (RM21) | RM26 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 111% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,414 (RM463) | RM239 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,940 (RM268) | RM129 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,142 (RM728) | RM279 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,722 (RM642) | RM292 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,745,700 (RM157,954) | RM160,496 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $337 (RM4.53) | RM1.98 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,165 (RM83) | RM95 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,790 (RM38) | RM19 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,605 (RM22) | RM14 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,103 (RM55) | RM22 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,531 (RM88) | RM60 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,667 (RM22) | RM23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $859 (RM12) | RM12 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,068 (RM28) | RM15 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,013 (RM14) | RM4.69 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $841 (RM11) | RM6 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,552 (RM61) | RM38 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,682 (RM130) | RM75 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,100 (RM42) | RM33 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,415 (RM194) | RM273 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $17,681 (RM238) | RM152 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,467 (RM60) | RM35 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,601 (RM22) | RM15 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,305 (RM18) | RM18 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $359,663 (RM4,837) | RM2,097 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $46 (RM0.61) | RM0.34 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,320 (RM166) | RM184 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,276 (RM17) | RM17 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,770 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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