Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Xingtai, China
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $430 (45元) | 27元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $306 (32元) | 29元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 (5.66元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $92 (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $59 (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $252 (26元) | 84元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $69 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $35 (3.61元) | 4.50元 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $65 (7元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $228 (24元) | 99元 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $110 (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (3.63元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $33,533 (3,483元) | 1,896元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,349 (2,425元) | 1,500元 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,990 (414元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $22,769 (2,365元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,485 (1,712元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,846 (296元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,277 (133元) | 60元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $21,015 (2,183元) | 4,157元 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,410 (874元) | 350元 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $304 (32元) | 16元 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $183 (19元) | 28元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,234 (336元) | 220元 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,999 (208元) | 240元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,478 (465元) | 450元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,035 (419元) | 400元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,311,500 (136,227元) | 169,565元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $54 (5.66元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,133 (118元) | 50元 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $413 (43元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $228 (24元) | 20元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $454 (47元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,155 (120元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $223 (23元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $123 (13元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $200 (21元) | 22元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $102 (11元) | 3.30元 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $403 (42元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $975 (101元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $592 (61元) | 100元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,082 (216元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,752 (182元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $320 (33元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $137 (14元) | 40元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $139 (14元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $36,562 (3,798元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (1.06元) | 0.20元 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,101 (218元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $126 (13元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,565 prices entered by 686 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least 5,262元 (ARS $50,658) in Buenos Aires to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,200元 in Xingtai.
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