Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (200 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $435 (135 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $157 (49 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (20 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (46 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (27 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $282 (88 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (31 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (15 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (26 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (88 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (45 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (13 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,443 (13,530 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $29,840 (9,293 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,075 (1,269 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,711 (9,876 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,567 (6,094 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,103 (966 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,424 (443 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,342 (10,695 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,437 (4,496 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $361 (113 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (73 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,783 (1,178 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,552 (795 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,722 (2,093 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,543 (1,726 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,046,680 (637,410 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (20 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,251 (389 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (134 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (90 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (185 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (374 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (87 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (48 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (75 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $121 (38 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (43 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $569 (177 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,384 (431 NT$) | 613 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (215 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,438 (759 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (669 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (120 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (59 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (51 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (17,729 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (5.25 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,204 (686 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (53 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,851 prices entered by 725 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 103,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 48,121 NT$ (ARS $154,512) in Buenos Aires.
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