Cost of living in Argentina compared to Macao
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,645 (98 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,125 (67 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $413 (25 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $150 (9 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $312 (19 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $216 (13 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $691 (41 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $224 (13 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $108 (6 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $193 (11 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $750 (45 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $274 (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $97 (5.77 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $89,498 (5,325 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $57,738 (3,435 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,034 (418 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $60,584 (3,604 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,375 (2,283 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,628 (335 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,492 (148 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $58,504 (3,481 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,842 (1,835 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $846 (50 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $566 (34 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $10,430 (621 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,866 (408 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,331 (1,210 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $15,963 (950 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,249,650 (252,827 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $138 (8 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,842 (169 Pataca) | 193 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $766 (46 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,102 (66 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,298 (137 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $471 (28 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $359 (21 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $441 (26 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $274 (16 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $268 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,238 (74 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,846 (169 Pataca) | 339 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,427 (85 Pataca) | 197 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,945 (235 Pataca) | 1,400 Pataca | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,754 (283 Pataca) | 889 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $853 (51 Pataca) | 118 Pataca | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $418 (25 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $377 (22 Pataca) | 59 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $91,838 (5,464 Pataca) | 8,099 Pataca | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $38 (2.27 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,142 (246 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $414 (25 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Macao
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