- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- Buenos Aires
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (£1.05) | £15 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (£0.97) | £5.50 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $52 (£2.55) | £3.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (£0.11) | £0.80 | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $38 (£1.86) | £2.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $31 (£1.48) | £1.42 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (£0.68) | £4.91 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $34 (£1.66) | £1.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $15 (£0.74) | £0.84 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (£0.09) | £1.64 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $101 (£4.89) | £7 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $44 (£2.12) | £1.80 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (£0.23) | £0.86 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (£85) | £1,307 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $11,842 (£575) | £1,091 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,299 (£112) | £186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $10,899 (£529) | £686 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $7,795 (£378) | £568 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,411 (£68) | £154 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (£5.31) | £22 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,206 (£593) | £351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,041 (£196) | £80 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $170 (£8) | £8 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $100 (£4.86) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,678 (£81) | £67 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,162 (£56) | £32 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,065 (£100) | £60 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,400 (£117) | £64 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $408,722 (£19,845) | £17,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (£0.16) | £1.14 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (£2.79) | £60 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $203 (£10) | £18 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75 (£3.64) | £3.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $151 (£7) | £5.88 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $462 (£22) | £73 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $76 (£3.67) | £2.55 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $58 (£2.80) | £1.49 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $77 (£3.74) | £3.50 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $40 (£1.94) | £1.63 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $42 (£2.05) | £1.96 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $176 (£9) | £14 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $470 (£23) | £36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $236 (£11) | £18 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,069 (£52) | £67 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (£4.26) | £56 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $123 (£5.97) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $54 (£2.64) | £2.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (£0.31) | £3.65 | - 92% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $4,577 (£222) | £122 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $833 (£40) | £37 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (£0.24) | £9 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,874
(ARS $38,589)
in Buenos Aires.
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