Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Taiyuan, China

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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (46元) | 44元 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $440 (32元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $158 (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (4.52元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (11元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (6元) | 10元 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $280 (20元) | 55元 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (7元) | 9元 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (3.48元) | 9元 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (5.94元) | 5.53元 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (20元) | 115元 | - 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (10元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (3.03元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,649 (3,147元) | 3,511元 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,271 (2,183元) | 1,936元 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,069 (293元) | 207元 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,715 (2,287元) | 2,406元 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,541 (1,409元) | 1,222元 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (226元) | 150元 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,413 (102元) | 63元 | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,098 (2,459元) | 2,386元 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (1,065元) | 426元 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $359 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $236 (17元) | 39元 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,852 (278元) | 533元 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (186元) | 150元 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,666 (481元) | 449元 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (397元) | 382元 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (148,509元) | 108,000元 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (4.72元) | 7元 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,254 (90元) | 71元 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $438 (32元) | 37元 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (21元) | 24元 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (43元) | 43元 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (87元) | 200元 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (20元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (11元) | 44元 | - 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $239 (17元) | 25元 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (10元) | 11元 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $568 (41元) | 56元 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,384 (100元) | 173元 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (50元) | 89元 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,438 (176元) | 399元 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (155元) | 313元 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (28元) | 53元 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (14元) | 26元 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (12元) | 25元 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (4,105元) | 3,999元 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (1.22元) | 0.25元 | + 378% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,204 (159元) | 282元 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (12元) | 21元 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 12,000元 in Taiyuan you would need to make just about 10,457元 (ARS $145,024) in Buenos Aires.
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