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

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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% cheaper than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $658 (47元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $463 (33元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (4.55元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $286 (20元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $104 (7元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (3.56元) | 8元 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (5.98元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (21元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (10元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $43 (3.05元) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $45,257 (3,212元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,823 (2,259元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,131 (293元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $32,967 (2,340元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $20,481 (1,454元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,132 (222元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,433 (102元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,379 (2,511元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,351 (1,089元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $374 (27元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $247 (18元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,974 (282元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,721 (193元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,413 (526元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,709 (405元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,136,520 (151,639元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (4.87元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,279 (91元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $423 (30元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293 (21元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $578 (41元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,256 (89元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (20元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $160 (11元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $247 (18元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (9元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (10元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $620 (44元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,426 (101元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $704 (50元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,459 (175元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,200 (156元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $394 (28元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $196 (14元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $165 (12元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,053 (4,475元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (1.29元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,279 (162元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $175 (12元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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