Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $542 (£4.33) | £12 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $379 (£3.02) | £5.43 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $106 (£0.85) | £3.30 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $57 (£0.46) | £0.93 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (£1.02) | £2.39 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $84 (£0.67) | £1.96 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $204 (£1.63) | £3.47 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $82 (£0.65) | £1.71 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $40 (£0.32) | £1.30 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 (£0.55) | £2.12 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $281 (£2.24) | £7 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 (£1.06) | £1.64 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $31 (£0.25) | £1.11 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $23,095 (£184) | £1,100 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $12,556 (£100) | £868 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,341 (£27) | £170 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $13,920 (£111) | £659 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,305 (£74) | £621 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,089 (£25) | £126 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,519 (£12) | £21 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $18,069 (£144) | £386 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,779 (£46) | £107 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $232 (£1.85) | £6 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $234 (£1.86) | £12 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,548 (£20) | £62 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,275 (£18) | £30 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,358 (£35) | £66 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,696 (£30) | £69 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $990,327 (£7,906) | £18,131 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (£0.52) | £1.24 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,146 (£9) | £65 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $849 (£7) | £15 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $240 (£1.92) | £2.95 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $417 (£3.33) | £4.55 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,548 (£12) | £62 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $262 (£2.09) | £2.75 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $127 (£1.01) | £1.30 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $171 (£1.36) | £3.71 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $85 (£0.68) | £1.73 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $107 (£0.85) | £1.64 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $456 (£3.64) | £13 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $792 (£6) | £33 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $453 (£3.62) | £18 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,676 (£13) | £66 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $921 (£7) | £58 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $179 (£1.43) | £8 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $128 (£1.02) | £2.90 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 (£0.98) | £3.86 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $17,488 (£140) | £389 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.22 (£0.04) | £0.10 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,476 (£12) | £36 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $122 (£0.97) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £949 (ARS $118,818) in Bahía Blanca.
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