- 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 33) | Dirham 62 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $350 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 26 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $32 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 15 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 5.77 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $41 (Dirham 4.18) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $45 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 5.29 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $63 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $30 (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 5.10 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (Dirham 2.55) | Dirham 10 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,000 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 60 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $49 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 5.00 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $11 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 4.03 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in San Rafael (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 6,546 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $9,000 (Dirham 918) | Dirham 5,489 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 509 | - | |
| 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 3,347 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 388 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $600 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 275 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,500 (Dirham 1,275) | Dirham 1,285 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,400 (Dirham 449) | Dirham 510 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in San Rafael (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,375 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 209 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $875 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 184 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,750 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 289 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,450 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 364 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in San Rafael (Argentina) is 35% 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 35,691) | Dirham 79,846 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $27 (Dirham 2.75) | Dirham 1.83 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $600 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 103 | - 41% | |
| 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 20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $200 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 53 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $380 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 187 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $80 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 37 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 18 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $45 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 18 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $35 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 9 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $50 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 9 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 37 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in San Rafael (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $800 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 174 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $300 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 76 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,000 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 204 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 36 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 25 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $7,000 (Dirham 714) | Dirham 2,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $400 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 285 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Rafael (Argentina) is 39% 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 11,507
(ARS $112,843)
in San Rafael.
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