Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $642 (RM29) | RM11 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (RM20) | RM11 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $159 (RM7) | RM7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (RM2.83) | RM5.00 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (RM3.92) | RM1.00 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $284 (RM13) | RM6.00 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (RM4.55) | RM5.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (RM2.18) | RM2.00 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (RM3.72) | RM8 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (RM13) | RM42 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (RM1.89) | RM1.00 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $44,023 (RM1,982) | RM1,220 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,938 (RM1,393) | RM625 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,058 (RM183) | RM198 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,780 (RM1,431) | RM850 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,606 (RM883) | RM500 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,088 (RM139) | RM125 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (RM63) | RM99 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,703 (RM1,563) | RM775 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (RM665) | RM443 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (RM16) | RM25 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (RM11) | RM12 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (RM174) | RM160 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (RM116) | RM137 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (RM305) | RM122 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (RM248) | RM207 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 148% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (RM92,751) | RM12,250 | + 657% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (RM2.97) | RM2.15 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,260 (RM57) | RM23 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $434 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $581 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,185 (RM53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (RM13) | RM2.00 | + 525% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (RM7) | RM12 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (RM11) | RM2.00 | + 440% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (RM5.38) | RM1.00 | + 438% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (RM6) | RM2.00 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $578 (RM26) | RM16 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,391 (RM63) | RM60 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $695 (RM31) | RM30 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,386 (RM107) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,163 (RM97) | RM70 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $390 (RM18) | RM25 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $193 (RM9) | RM7 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (RM7) | RM14 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,592 (RM2,774) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (RM0.79) | RM2.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,261 (RM102) | RM75 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (RM8) | RM14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,775 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,028 (ARS $111,651) in Buenos Aires to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM4,000 in Taiping.
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