- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Cardiff
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 101% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £10 (ARS $124) | ARS $50 | 147% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.65 (ARS $58) | ARS $41 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £3.63 (ARS $45) | ARS $21 | 119% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (ARS $13.11) | ARS $5.92 | 121% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.17 (ARS $27) | ARS $11.70 | 130% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.46 (ARS $18.13) | ARS $10.34 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.80 (ARS $47) | ARS $29 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.70 (ARS $21) | ARS $10.45 | 101% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (ARS $23) | ARS $10.19 | 124% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.28 (ARS $15.90) | ARS $7.02 | 126% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7.43 (ARS $92) | ARS $38 | 143% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (ARS $22) | ARS $12.04 | 85% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (ARS $8.75) | ARS $6.60 | 33% |
| Housing | 141% | ||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £906 (ARS $11,217) | ARS $4,696 | 139% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £148 (ARS $1,831) | ARS $481 | 280% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £19.75 (ARS $245) | ARS $171 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (ARS $4,721) | ARS $5,618 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £108 (ARS $1,332) | ARS $975 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.21 (ARS $52) | ARS $37 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (ARS $124) | ARS $25 | 390% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £56 (ARS $695) | ARS $530 | 31% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £33 (ARS $407) | ARS $350 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £50 (ARS $619) | ARS $552 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £40 (ARS $489) | ARS $498 | 2% |
| Transportation | 273% | ||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 273% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,250 (ARS $263,226) | ARS $126,517 | 108% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.33 (ARS $16.47) | ARS $6.46 | 155% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £56 (ARS $692) | ARS $98 | 604% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $38 | - |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £4.75 (ARS $59) | ARS $34 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.14 (ARS $39) | ARS $30 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (ARS $18.87) | ARS $13.94 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.05 (ARS $25) | ARS $23 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (ARS $24) | ARS $16.55 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (ARS $22) | ARS $12.62 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9.33 (ARS $116) | ARS $55 | 112% |
| Entertainment | 119% | ||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £17.57 (ARS $218) | ARS $154 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15.14 (ARS $188) | ARS $74 | 154% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £96 (ARS $1,189) | ARS $438 | 171% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £63 (ARS $774) | ARS $307 | 152% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.64 (ARS $70) | ARS $38 | 83% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.49 (ARS $31) | ARS $17.58 | 75% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £2.84 (ARS $35) | ARS $24 | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £114 (ARS $1,410) | ARS $1,147 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.50 (ARS $6.19) | ARS $1.97 | 215% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £43 (ARS $536) | ARS $261 | 105% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £6.70 (ARS $83) | ARS $9.37 | 786% |
| TOTAL | 138% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,475 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $37,222
(£3,005)
in Cardiff
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.