- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Arab Emirates
- San Rafael
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Rafael, Argentina compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Rafael (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $325 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 51 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $350 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 26 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $32 (Dirham 3.19) | Dirham 17 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 6 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $41 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $45 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 5.00 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $63 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $30 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 4.35 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (Dirham 2.47) | Dirham 11 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,000 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 60 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $49 (Dirham 4.79) | Dirham 5.00 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $11 (Dirham 1.11) | Dirham 3.95 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in San Rafael (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 6,248 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $9,000 (Dirham 889) | Dirham 5,609 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 537 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,146 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 302 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $600 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 282 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,500 (Dirham 1,235) | Dirham 1,167 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,400 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 517 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in San Rafael (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,375 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 203 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $875 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 191 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,750 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 284 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,450 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 290 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in San Rafael (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $350,000 (Dirham 34,580) | Dirham 81,667 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $27 (Dirham 2.67) | Dirham 1.78 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $600 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 104 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in San Rafael (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $200 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $380 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 149 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $80 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 37 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 19 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $45 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 24 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $35 (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $50 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 43 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in San Rafael (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $800 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 152 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $300 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 67 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,000 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 200 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 31 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $60 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 26 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $7,000 (Dirham 692) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $400 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 250 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Rafael (Argentina) is 38% 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 11,854
(ARS $119,981)
in San Rafael.
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