Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Taiping, Malaysia (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]667 | ARS $ [BM]430 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]470 | ARS $ [BM]423 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]166 | ARS $ [BM]282 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]65 | ARS $ [BM]202 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]150 | ARS $ [BM]81 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]91 | ARS $ [BM]40 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]295 | ARS $ [BM]242 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]107 | ARS $ [BM]202 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]51 | ARS $ [BM]81 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]85 | ARS $ [BM]312 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]299 | ARS $ [BM]1,693 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]151 | ARS $ [BM]81 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]45 | ARS $ [BM]40 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]46,239 | ARS $ [BM]49,168 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]32,546 | ARS $ [BM]25,193 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]4,193 | ARS $ [BM]7,981 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]33,372 | ARS $ [BM]34,262 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]21,533 | ARS $ [BM]20,154 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,128 | ARS $ [BM]5,039 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,442 | ARS $ [BM]3,991 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]36,599 | ARS $ [BM]31,239 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]16,284 | ARS $ [BM]17,836 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]384 | ARS $ [BM]1,008 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]250 | ARS $ [BM]484 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]4,134 | ARS $ [BM]6,449 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,783 | ARS $ [BM]5,522 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]7,741 | ARS $ [BM]4,897 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]5,748 | ARS $ [BM]8,324 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,178,630 | ARS $ [BM]493,778 | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]70 | ARS $ [BM]86 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,336 | ARS $ [BM]927 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]422 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]302 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]608 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,301 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]294 | ARS $ [BM]81 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]163 | ARS $ [BM]484 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]255 | ARS $ [BM]81 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]123 | ARS $ [BM]40 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]147 | ARS $ [BM]81 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]633 | ARS $ [BM]645 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,444 | ARS $ [BM]2,419 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]751 | ARS $ [BM]1,209 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,539 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]2,300 | ARS $ [BM]2,822 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]401 | ARS $ [BM]1,008 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]208 | ARS $ [BM]292 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]167 | ARS $ [BM]574 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]65,400 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]18 | ARS $ [BM]81 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]2,331 | ARS $ [BM]3,023 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]181 | ARS $ [BM]574 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM3,400 in Taiping you would need to make just about RM2,697 (ARS $60,913) in Buenos Aires.
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