Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 29 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 23 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 5.68 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $31 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 18 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $15 (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 4.19 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 8 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $101 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.87 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (Dirham 1.02) | Dirham 2.95 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 5,414 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $12,358 (Dirham 2,651) | Dirham 5,032 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,202 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 487 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,693 (Dirham 2,508) | Dirham 5,156 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $8,137 (Dirham 1,745) | Dirham 3,212 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,607 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 203 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 317 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,659 (Dirham 2,715) | Dirham 1,195 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,041 (Dirham 867) | Dirham 497 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $177 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 32 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $100 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,682 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 195 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,162 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 186 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,047 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 271 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,400 (Dirham 515) | Dirham 233 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $402,776 (Dirham 86,389) | Dirham 86,029 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 1.75 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 107 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $203 (Dirham 43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 0% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $151 (Dirham 32) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $462 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 50 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $72 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $58 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $78 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $41 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $45 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $176 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 44 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $469 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 131 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $241 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 64 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,069 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 500 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 219 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $123 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $54 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (Dirham 1.37) | Dirham 26 | - 95% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $4,577 (Dirham 982) | Dirham 550 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (Dirham 0.22) | Dirham 0.35 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $830 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 217 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (Dirham 1.04) | Dirham 9 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,929
(ARS $41,628)
in Buenos Aires.
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