- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- Buenos Aires
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (£0.94) | £15 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (£0.87) | £5.50 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $56 (£2.44) | £3.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (£0.10) | £0.80 | - 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $40 (£1.73) | £2.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $34 (£1.49) | £1.51 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (£0.61) | £4.63 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 (£1.75) | £1.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $18 (£0.79) | £0.81 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (£0.08) | £1.64 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $110 (£4.79) | £7 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $47 (£2.05) | £1.79 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (£0.21) | £0.70 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (£76) | £1,307 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $12,759 (£556) | £1,091 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,878 (£82) | £186 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,951 (£521) | £686 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $8,253 (£360) | £568 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,229 (£54) | £154 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (£4.76) | £22 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,041 (£568) | £351 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,942 (£172) | £80 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $188 (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $96 (£4.17) | £12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,883 (£82) | £67 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,242 (£54) | £32 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,129 (£93) | £60 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,520 (£110) | £64 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $412,933 (£17,990) | £17,989 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (£0.15) | £1.15 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (£2.51) | £60 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $184 (£8) | £18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76 (£3.31) | £3.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $179 (£8) | £5.88 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $505 (£22) | £74 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $79 (£3.45) | £2.55 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $57 (£2.47) | £1.49 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $85 (£3.72) | £3.31 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $41 (£1.80) | £1.53 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $48 (£2.08) | £1.81 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $186 (£8) | £15 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $489 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $265 (£12) | £18 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,266 (£55) | £67 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (£3.83) | £56 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $140 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $57 (£2.50) | £2.76 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (£0.28) | £3.56 | - 92% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ARS $13,945 (£608) | £333 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $895 (£39) | £37 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (£0.21) | £9 | - 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,532 prices entered by 504 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,849
(ARS $42,435)
in Buenos Aires.
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