Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Tandil, Argentina
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| Food | + 356% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 356% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (ARS $933) | ARS $210 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (ARS $453) | ARS $235 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (ARS $544) | ARS $87 | + 525% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (ARS $281) | ARS $50 | + 458% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (ARS $355) | ARS $74 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$24 (ARS $284) | ARS $62 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (ARS $1,121) | ARS $229 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$27 (ARS $325) | ARS $49 | + 565% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$18 (ARS $214) | ARS $27 | + 691% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$19 (ARS $222) | ARS $74 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$224 (ARS $2,674) | ARS $263 | + 919% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (ARS $186) | ARS $96 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (ARS $235) | ARS $30 | + 686% | |
| Housing | + 983% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 983% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,571 (ARS $507,311) | ARS $25,397 | + 1898% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,134 (ARS $371,015) | ARS $12,835 | + 2791% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,823 (ARS $21,723) | ARS $2,345 | + 826% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,448 (ARS $279,429) | ARS $25,459 | + 998% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,124 (ARS $180,226) | ARS $9,504 | + 1796% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,047 (ARS $12,475) | ARS $3,233 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$144 (ARS $1,719) | ARS $878 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,368 (ARS $63,973) | ARS $15,763 | + 306% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,238 (ARS $14,755) | ARS $15,185 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (ARS $829) | ARS $326 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$93 (ARS $1,106) | ARS $197 | + 461% | |
| Clothes | + 206% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 206% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$789 (ARS $9,399) | ARS $2,442 | + 285% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$317 (ARS $3,775) | ARS $1,621 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$733 (ARS $8,737) | ARS $2,782 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,355 (ARS $16,143) | ARS $2,788 | + 479% | |
| Transportation | + 282% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 282% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$241,909 (ARS $2,882,794) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (ARS $198) | ARS $39 | + 407% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$619 (ARS $7,372) | ARS $1,775 | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$74 (ARS $878) | ARS $341 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 267% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 267% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (ARS $662) | ARS $130 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$128 (ARS $1,524) | ARS $448 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$441 (ARS $5,252) | ARS $1,288 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (ARS $781) | ARS $314 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (ARS $524) | ARS $137 | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (ARS $612) | ARS $126 | + 388% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (ARS $217) | ARS $102 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (ARS $256) | ARS $70 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$262 (ARS $3,127) | ARS $512 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 322% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 322% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$384 (ARS $4,574) | ARS $1,096 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$198 (ARS $2,358) | ARS $445 | + 430% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,020 (ARS $12,151) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$956 (ARS $11,393) | ARS $903 | + 1161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$103 (ARS $1,230) | ARS $179 | + 586% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (ARS $546) | ARS $137 | + 298% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$70 (ARS $828) | ARS $94 | + 781% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,572 (ARS $42,567) | ARS $25,594 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.23 (ARS $15) | ARS $9 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$876 (ARS $10,443) | ARS $1,324 | + 689% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (ARS $744) | ARS $128 | + 481% | |
| TOTAL | + 461% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,439 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 461% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $409,302 (HK$34,347) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $73,000 in Tandil.
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