Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tandil, Argentina
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 173% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (ARS $771) | ARS $210 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (ARS $541) | ARS $235 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (ARS $176) | ARS $87 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (ARS $171) | ARS $50 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (ARS $189) | ARS $74 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (ARS $90) | ARS $62 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (ARS $890) | ARS $229 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (ARS $210) | ARS $49 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (ARS $77) | ARS $27 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (ARS $73) | ARS $74 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $263 | + 392% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (ARS $119) | ARS $96 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (ARS $157) | ARS $30 | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 289% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (ARS $151,000) | ARS $25,397 | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (ARS $108,557) | ARS $12,835 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (ARS $4,816) | ARS $2,345 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (ARS $124,250) | ARS $25,459 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (ARS $77,317) | ARS $9,504 | + 713% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (ARS $3,601) | ARS $3,233 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (ARS $1,110) | ARS $878 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (ARS $32,189) | ARS $15,763 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (ARS $7,120) | ARS $15,185 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (ARS $463) | ARS $326 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (ARS $663) | ARS $197 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 148% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (ARS $7,604) | ARS $2,442 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (ARS $3,202) | ARS $1,621 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (ARS $8,177) | ARS $2,782 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (ARS $10,049) | ARS $2,788 | + 260% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 83% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (ARS $1,750,023) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (ARS $97) | ARS $39 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (ARS $2,624) | ARS $1,537 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (ARS $535) | ARS $341 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 146% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (ARS $449) | ARS $130 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (ARS $697) | ARS $448 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (ARS $3,446) | ARS $1,288 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (ARS $522) | ARS $314 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (ARS $489) | ARS $137 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (ARS $492) | ARS $126 | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (ARS $116) | ARS $102 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (ARS $170) | ARS $70 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (ARS $1,392) | ARS $512 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 197% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (ARS $2,988) | ARS $1,096 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (ARS $1,565) | ARS $445 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (ARS $18,003) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (ARS $6,393) | ARS $903 | + 608% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (ARS $1,002) | ARS $179 | + 459% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (ARS $528) | ARS $137 | + 286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (ARS $434) | ARS $94 | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (ARS $48,566) | ARS $25,594 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (ARS $16) | ARS $9 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (ARS $6,556) | ARS $1,324 | + 395% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (ARS $286) | ARS $128 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $209,917 (15,054元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $76,000 in Tandil.
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