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 4.64) | Dirham 35 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 23 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $56 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 5.23 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 18 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $37 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $17 (Dirham 3.74) | Dirham 4.19 | - 11% | |
| 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 $109 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (Dirham 1.02) | Dirham 3.17 | - 68% | |
| 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 $13,148 (Dirham 2,827) | Dirham 5,220 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,998 (Dirham 430) | Dirham 388 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,776 (Dirham 2,532) | Dirham 5,156 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $8,410 (Dirham 1,808) | Dirham 3,212 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,379 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 203 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 317 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,756 (Dirham 2,743) | Dirham 1,125 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,987 (Dirham 857) | Dirham 497 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $192 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 32 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $100 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 24 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,862 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 195 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,214 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 186 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,116 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 271 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,454 (Dirham 528) | Dirham 233 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $417,857 (Dirham 89,846) | Dirham 86,931 | + 3% | |
| 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 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $204 (Dirham 44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $161 (Dirham 35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $477 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 50 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $79 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $85 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $41 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $46 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $186 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 44 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $480 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 131 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $251 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 61 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,245 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 500 | - 46% | |
| 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 $136 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $56 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (Dirham 1.37) | Dirham 26 | - 95% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ARS $14,043 (Dirham 3,019) | - | - | |
| 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 $865 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (Dirham 1.04) | Dirham 9 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,508
(ARS $39,567)
in Buenos Aires.
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