Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $441 (£5.49) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $302 (£3.76) | £5.43 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $80 (£0.99) | £3.30 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $46 (£0.58) | £0.93 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $93 (£1.16) | £2.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (£0.63) | £1.96 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (£1.38) | £3.47 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $43 (£0.54) | £1.71 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (£0.42) | £1.30 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $73 (£0.91) | £2.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (£2.17) | £7 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $89 (£1.11) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (£0.45) | £1.11 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $20,703 (£258) | £1,100 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $11,286 (£140) | £870 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,074 (£38) | £170 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,970 (£161) | £599 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $8,669 (£108) | £624 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,074 (£38) | £126 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,033 (£13) | £21 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $18,048 (£225) | £386 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,642 (£58) | £107 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $206 (£2.56) | £6 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $160 (£1.99) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,247 (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,910 (£24) | £30 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,613 (£45) | £66 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,366 (£42) | £69 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $424,662 (£5,285) | £18,131 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $47 (£0.59) | £1.24 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,100 (£14) | £66 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $635 (£8) | £15 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $208 (£2.58) | £2.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $328 (£4.08) | £4.55 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $710 (£9) | £62 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $150 (£1.87) | £2.75 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $89 (£1.10) | £1.30 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $104 (£1.29) | £3.71 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $64 (£0.79) | £1.73 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $73 (£0.91) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $274 (£3.40) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $745 (£9) | £33 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $400 (£4.98) | £18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,000 (£25) | £66 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $888 (£11) | £58 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (£2.00) | £8 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $99 (£1.24) | £2.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (£1.30) | £3.86 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $15,073 (£188) | £389 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.69 (£0.06) | £0.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,670 (£21) | £36 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $108 (£1.35) | £9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 485 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,103 (ARS $88,638) in Bahía Blanca.
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