Cost of living in Argentina compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (419 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (277 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (91 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (36 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (90 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (59 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (135 NT$) | 230 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (59 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (39 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (44 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (187 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (67 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (24 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (21,756 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (13,555 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (1,701 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (14,776 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (10,962 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (1,501 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (429 NT$) | 753 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (11,776 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (6,935 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 320% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (163 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (170 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (2,585 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (1,531 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (3,878 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (3,533 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (765,483 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (26 NT$) | 31 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (777 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (176 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (292 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (558 NT$) | 699 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (146 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (82 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (131 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (75 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (65 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (294 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Argentina | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (719 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (311 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (1,248 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (1,417 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (262 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (139 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (102 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (31,958 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | + 299% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (5.39 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (841 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (90 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,511 prices entered by 1,006 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Taiwan
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