- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- Buenos Aires
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (£0.97) | £15 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (£0.90) | £5.50 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $56 (£2.51) | £3.36 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (£0.10) | £0.80 | - 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $39 (£1.75) | £2.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $31 (£1.40) | £1.42 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (£0.63) | £4.91 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $36 (£1.64) | £1.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $16 (£0.73) | £0.81 | - 9% | |
| 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 $106 (£4.78) | £7 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $45 (£2.02) | £1.80 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (£0.21) | £0.71 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (£78) | £1,307 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $12,964 (£582) | £1,091 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,998 (£90) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,597 (£521) | £686 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $8,314 (£373) | £568 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,379 (£62) | £154 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (£4.91) | £22 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,658 (£568) | £351 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,991 (£179) | £80 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $192 (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $99 (£4.42) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,772 (£80) | £67 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,224 (£55) | £32 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,164 (£97) | £60 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,473 (£111) | £64 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $415,665 (£18,661) | £17,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (£0.15) | £1.14 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (£2.58) | £60 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $211 (£9) | £18 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76 (£3.41) | £3.17 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $161 (£7) | £5.88 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $477 (£21) | £73 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $79 (£3.56) | £2.55 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (£2.52) | £1.49 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (£3.62) | £3.31 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $41 (£1.83) | £1.53 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $46 (£2.05) | £1.81 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $179 (£8) | £15 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $479 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $246 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,246 (£56) | £67 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (£3.94) | £56 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $143 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $56 (£2.52) | £2.76 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (£0.29) | £3.68 | - 92% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $4,626 (£208) | £122 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $865 (£39) | £37 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (£0.22) | £9 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,578 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% 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 £1,831
(ARS $40,781)
in Buenos Aires.
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