Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,744 (HK$149) | HK$91 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,693 (HK$95) | HK$48 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,918 (HK$29) | HK$49 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,544 (HK$12) | HK$27 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,256 (HK$24) | HK$32 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,944 (HK$22) | HK$19 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,718 (HK$51) | HK$67 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,620 (HK$20) | HK$36 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,729 (HK$13) | HK$29 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,093 (HK$16) | HK$57 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,161 (HK$54) | HK$387 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,056 (HK$23) | HK$16 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,138 (HK$9) | HK$26 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 80% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $840,217 (HK$6,320) | HK$44,016 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $561,628 (HK$4,224) | HK$34,796 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $110,959 (HK$835) | HK$1,287 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $563,814 (HK$4,241) | HK$31,396 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $376,631 (HK$2,833) | HK$19,373 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $74,995 (HK$564) | HK$1,025 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,618 (HK$178) | HK$174 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $484,995 (HK$3,648) | HK$3,259 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277,951 (HK$2,091) | HK$1,032 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $10,147 (HK$76) | HK$82 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,801 (HK$36) | HK$80 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 54% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $125,730 (HK$946) | HK$690 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $79,270 (HK$596) | HK$356 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $156,913 (HK$1,180) | HK$725 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $140,543 (HK$1,057) | HK$815 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,029,300 (HK$255,947) | HK$208,032 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,110 (HK$8) | HK$23 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $41,052 (HK$309) | HK$436 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (HK$79) | HK$116 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (HK$158) | HK$88 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (HK$201) | HK$600 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (HK$51) | HK$40 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (HK$26) | HK$24 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,742 (HK$43) | HK$68 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,839 (HK$29) | HK$18 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (HK$24) | HK$23 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (HK$80) | HK$136 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,110 (HK$264) | HK$306 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,543 (HK$94) | HK$198 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $45,435 (HK$342) | HK$500 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $60,758 (HK$457) | HK$1,060 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,301 (HK$77) | HK$152 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (HK$38) | HK$44 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,857 (HK$37) | HK$62 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (HK$9,840) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (HK$3.97) | HK$1.17 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,211 (HK$280) | HK$689 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (HK$29) | HK$100 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,113 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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