- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- Buenos Aires
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (£0.66) | £15 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (£0.61) | £5.50 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $59 (£1.82) | £3.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (£0.07) | £0.83 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $40 (£1.22) | £2.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (£1.12) | £1.37 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (£0.43) | £4.69 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 (£1.21) | £1.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 (£0.60) | £0.79 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (£0.06) | £1.64 | - 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $143 (£4.38) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $51 (£1.57) | £1.76 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (£0.15) | £0.79 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (£53) | £1,307 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,028 (£460) | £1,091 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,195 (£67) | £181 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,198 (£465) | £686 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,822 (£301) | £568 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,388 (£43) | £117 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (£3.35) | £22 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,097 (£370) | £356 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,593 (£110) | £79 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $200 (£6) | £8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $117 (£3.59) | £12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,887 (£58) | £67 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,359 (£42) | £32 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,202 (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,441 (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $429,967 (£13,168) | £17,989 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (£0.10) | £1.16 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (£1.76) | £60 | - 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $202 (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $85 (£2.61) | £3.17 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $171 (£5.24) | £4.75 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $544 (£17) | £61 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $84 (£2.56) | £2.66 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $54 (£1.67) | £1.39 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (£2.48) | £3.14 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $45 (£1.38) | £1.63 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $59 (£1.82) | £1.71 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $205 (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $518 (£16) | £37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $326 (£10) | £18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,511 (£46) | £71 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (£2.69) | £56 | - 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $163 (£4.98) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $65 (£1.98) | £2.76 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (£0.20) | £4.16 | - 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,829 (£454) | £420 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,058 (£32) | £37 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (£0.15) | £9 | - 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,527 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03063
GBP
/
ARS
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,350
(ARS $44,071)
in Buenos Aires.
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