Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,270 (HK$114) | HK$71 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,291 (HK$71) | HK$45 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,126 (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $442 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,190 (HK$26) | HK$34 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $860 (HK$19) | HK$28 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,612 (HK$35) | HK$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $836 (HK$18) | HK$36 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $485 (HK$11) | HK$32 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $559 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,172 (HK$47) | HK$150 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,006 (HK$22) | HK$19 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $310 (HK$7) | HK$20 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,348 (HK$6,506) | HK$36,510 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $161,633 (HK$3,501) | HK$23,879 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,375 (HK$506) | HK$1,682 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,926 (HK$4,179) | HK$19,785 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $124,932 (HK$2,706) | HK$14,048 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,367 (HK$333) | HK$1,558 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,438 (HK$118) | HK$174 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $156,773 (HK$3,396) | HK$4,586 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $83,611 (HK$1,811) | HK$1,267 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (HK$38) | HK$108 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,545 (HK$33) | HK$96 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,389 (HK$745) | HK$618 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,484 (HK$422) | HK$332 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (HK$1,071) | HK$676 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (HK$921) | HK$986 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,395,700 (HK$268,527) | HK$206,900 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $316 (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,866 (HK$235) | HK$496 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,099 (HK$67) | HK$35 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,805 (HK$104) | HK$102 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (HK$128) | HK$379 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (HK$28) | HK$66 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,106 (HK$24) | HK$29 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (HK$30) | HK$32 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (HK$21) | HK$15 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,261 (HK$71) | HK$165 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,833 (HK$213) | HK$378 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,971 (HK$86) | HK$201 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,635 (HK$382) | HK$446 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,288 (HK$353) | HK$559 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (HK$68) | HK$123 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,563 (HK$34) | HK$41 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,063 (HK$23) | HK$54 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (HK$8,106) | HK$3,000 | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (HK$1.96) | HK$3.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (HK$200) | HK$700 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (HK$21) | HK$71 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,958 prices entered by 982 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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