Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
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| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $699 (£5.44) | £12 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $369 (£2.87) | £5.43 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $120 (£0.93) | £3.30 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $58 (£0.45) | £0.93 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $134 (£1.04) | £2.39 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $87 (£0.68) | £1.96 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $219 (£1.70) | £3.47 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $118 (£0.92) | £1.71 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $53 (£0.42) | £1.30 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $68 (£0.53) | £2.12 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $269 (£2.10) | £7 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $144 (£1.12) | £1.64 | 32% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $32 (£0.25) | £1.11 | 78% |
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $24,619 (£192) | £1,100 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $14,418 (£112) | £868 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $3,516 (£27) | £170 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $15,335 (£119) | £659 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $9,988 (£78) | £621 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,773 (£29) | £126 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,538 (£12) | £21 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $25,298 (£197) | £386 | 49% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $7,918 (£62) | £107 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $242 (£1.89) | £6 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $249 (£1.94) | £12 | 84% |
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $2,736 (£21) | £62 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,243 (£17) | £30 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $5,109 (£40) | £66 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $4,014 (£31) | £69 | 55% |
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $761,428 (£5,927) | £18,131 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $70 (£0.55) | £1.24 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,130 (£9) | £65 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $684 (£5.33) | £15 | 65% |
| Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $239 (£1.86) | £2.95 | 37% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $327 (£2.55) | £4.55 | 44% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,447 (£11) | £62 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $262 (£2.04) | £2.75 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $150 (£1.16) | £1.30 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $203 (£1.58) | £3.71 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $99 (£0.77) | £1.73 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $116 (£0.90) | £1.64 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $478 (£3.72) | £13 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $894 (£7) | £33 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $530 (£4.13) | £18 | 77% |
| 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 $1,057 (£8) | £58 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $194 (£1.51) | £8 | 81% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $134 (£1.04) | £2.90 | 64% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $128 (£1.00) | £3.86 | 74% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $17,488 (£136) | £389 | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $10 (£0.08) | £0.10 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $1,502 (£12) | £36 | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $127 (£0.99) | £9 | 89% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £944 (ARS $121,323) in Bahía Blanca.