Cost of living in Argentina compared to Macao
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 (167 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 (104 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (33 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 (13 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 (29 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (20 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (52 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (18 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (9 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (16 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (57 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 (24 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (8 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 (6,128 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 (3,991 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 (654 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (4,390 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (3,301 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (450 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 (134 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (2,997 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (1,783 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 (47 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (51 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (792 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (467 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 (996 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (899 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (210,876 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 (9 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 (359 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (61 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (105 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (232 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (74 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (44 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (37 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (22 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (24 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (102 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 (282 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 (95 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (411 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 (538 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (73 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 (35 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (29 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (7,113 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (4.52 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 (309 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (27 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,598 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Macao
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