Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 41 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 25 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $60 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 5.79 | - 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $41 (Dirham 5.47) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 4.22 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (Dirham 1.89) | Dirham 18 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 (Dirham 2.65) | Dirham 4.19 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (Dirham 0.24) | Dirham 9 | - 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $158 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $53 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 3.75 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 6,135 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,091 (Dirham 2,018) | Dirham 5,609 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,361 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 523 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,291 (Dirham 2,044) | Dirham 5,375 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,057 (Dirham 1,345) | Dirham 3,222 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,333 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 302 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 288 | - 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,208 (Dirham 1,632) | Dirham 1,210 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,673 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 522 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $197 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $117 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,872 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 195 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,359 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 186 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,158 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 289 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,290 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 351 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $436,856 (Dirham 58,409) | Dirham 80,986 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (Dirham 0.45) | Dirham 1.74 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 107 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $202 (Dirham 27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $171 (Dirham 23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $544 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 50 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $84 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $55 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $80 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $44 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 8 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $207 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 44 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $521 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 128 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $346 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 64 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,635 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 500 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 189 | - 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $159 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $65 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (Dirham 0.85) | Dirham 28 | - 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,829 (Dirham 1,983) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.35 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 238 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (Dirham 0.65) | Dirham 9 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 7,495
(ARS $56,060)
in Buenos Aires.
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