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Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. China

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Argentina vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.33 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.39 USD in Argentina and 2.14 USD in China. The price of this product is 35% lower in Argentina.

1.39 USD
2.14 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.2 USD in Argentina and 1.47 USD in China. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Argentina.

1.20 USD
1.47 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.51 USD in Argentina and 12.42 USD in China. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Argentina.

6.51 USD
12.42 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.81 USD in Argentina and 13.71 USD in China. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Argentina.

3.81 USD
13.71 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.9 USD in Argentina and 4.6 USD in China. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Argentina.

3.90 USD
4.60 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2 USD in Argentina and 3.43 USD in China. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Argentina.

2.00 USD
3.43 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.16 USD in Argentina and 0.87 USD in China. The price of this product is 25% lower in China.

1.16 USD
0.87 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.4 USD for 12 eggs in Argentina and 2.14 USD in China. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Argentina.

1.40 USD
2.14 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.88 USD in Argentina and 1.89 USD in China. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Argentina.

1.88 USD
1.89 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.37 USD in Argentina and 12.36 USD in China. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in China.

22.37 USD
12.36 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 USD in Argentina and 0.83 USD in China. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in China.

1.04 USD
0.83 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 USD in Argentina and 2.46 USD in China. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Argentina.

1.31 USD
2.46 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.92 USD in Argentina and 16.46 USD in China. The price of this product is 58% lower in Argentina.

6.92 USD
16.46 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.81 USD in Argentina and 2.68 USD in China. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Argentina.

0.81 USD
2.68 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.74 USD in Argentina and 1.03 USD in China. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Argentina.

0.74 USD
1.03 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.7 USD in Argentina and 1.96 USD in China. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Argentina.

0.70 USD
1.96 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.66 USD in Argentina and 0.83 USD in China. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Argentina.

0.66 USD
0.83 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.88 USD in Argentina and 1.17 USD in China. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Argentina.

0.88 USD
1.17 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.38 USD in Argentina and 7.5 USD in China. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in China.

8.38 USD
7.50 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.42 USD in Argentina and 1.41 USD in China. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in China.

1.42 USD
1.41 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 USD in Argentina and 0.61 USD in China. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in China.

0.76 USD
0.61 USD

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.75 USD in Argentina and 3.79 USD in China. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Argentina.

1.75 USD
3.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.03 USD in Argentina and 0.52 USD in China. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in China.

1.03 USD
0.52 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2 USD in Argentina and 1.37 USD in China. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in China.

2.00 USD
1.37 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.5 USD in Argentina and 4.11 USD in China. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Argentina.

2.50 USD
4.11 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5 USD in Argentina and 5.48 USD in China. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Argentina.

5.00 USD
5.48 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.07 USD in Argentina and 39.75 USD in China. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Argentina.

29.07 USD
39.75 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7 USD in Argentina and 5.48 USD in China. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in China.

7.00 USD
5.48 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.88 USD in Argentina and 0.32 USD in China. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in China.

0.88 USD
0.32 USD

Fuel

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Argentina vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Argentina than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 USD in Argentina and 1 USD in China. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in China.

1.20 USD
1.00 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 USD in Argentina and 1.13 USD in China. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in China.

1.15 USD
1.13 USD

Transportation

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Argentina vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.59 times less for transportation in Argentina than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.4 USD in Argentina and 27.41 USD in China. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Argentina.

8.40 USD
27.41 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.15 USD in Argentina and 0.55 USD in China. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Argentina.

0.15 USD
0.55 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.89 USD in Argentina and 8.22 USD in China. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Argentina.

4.89 USD
8.22 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.51 USD in Argentina and 0.41 USD in China. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in China.

0.51 USD
0.41 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1 USD in Argentina and 2.06 USD in China. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Argentina.

1.00 USD
2.06 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Argentina vs. China - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5 USD in Argentina and 8.22 USD in China. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Argentina.

5.00 USD
8.22 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.7 USD in Argentina and 61.69 USD in China. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Argentina.

22.70 USD
61.69 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8 USD in Argentina and 15.96 USD in China. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Argentina.

8.00 USD
15.96 USD

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.7 times less for renting an apartment in Argentina than in China.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 319.36 USD in Argentina and 1063 USD in China. The price of this product is 70% lower in Argentina.

319.36 USD
1 063 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 228.69 USD in Argentina and 547.86 USD in China. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Argentina.

228.69 USD
547.86 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 624.73 USD in Argentina and 2890 USD in China. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Argentina.

624.73 USD
2 890 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 445.07 USD in Argentina and 1486 USD in China. The price of this product is 70% lower in Argentina.

445.07 USD
1 486 USD

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.81 times less for buying an apartment in Argentina than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2499 USD in Argentina and 17026 USD in China. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Argentina.

2 499 USD
17 026 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2032 USD in Argentina and 9306 USD in China. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Argentina.

2 032 USD
9 306 USD

Salary

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Argentina vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 3.5 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 405.49 USD in Argentina and 1419 USD in China. The average salary is 71.4% lower in Argentina.

405.49 USD
1 419 USD

Hotels

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Argentina vs. China - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

42.6 USD
62.7 USD

Two stars

62.9 USD
66.6 USD

Three stars

136 USD
83.9 USD

Four stars

226 USD
101 USD

Five stars

399 USD
157 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Argentina: 20 cities, 528 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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