Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (£5.11) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $440 (£3.50) | £5.67 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $158 (£1.26) | £4.05 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (£0.50) | £0.89 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (£1.18) | £2.17 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (£0.68) | £1.71 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $280 (£2.22) | £4.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (£0.79) | £2.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (£0.38) | £0.83 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (£0.65) | £1.51 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (£2.24) | £8 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (£1.16) | £1.93 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (£0.33) | £0.90 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,649 (£347) | £1,189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,815 (£245) | £1,019 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,069 (£32) | £322 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,715 (£252) | £1,275 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,541 (£155) | £1,029 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (£25) | £94 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,413 (£11) | £29 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,098 (£271) | £316 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (£117) | £97 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $359 (£2.85) | £9 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $236 (£1.88) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (£21) | £41 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (£54) | £77 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (£44) | £66 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (£16,373) | £21,769 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (£0.52) | £1.22 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,254 (£10) | £70 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $429 (£3.41) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (£2.31) | £4.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (£4.73) | £8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (£10) | £100 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (£2.21) | £2.65 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (£1.23) | £1.98 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $239 (£1.90) | £3.40 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (£0.96) | £2.89 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (£1.10) | £2.63 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $572 (£4.54) | £14 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,382 (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (£5.49) | £22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,358 (£19) | £93 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (£17) | £65 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (£3.08) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (£1.51) | £3.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (£1.29) | £4.24 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (£453) | £410 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (£0.13) | £0.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,248 (£18) | £26 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (£1.35) | £10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,958 prices entered by 736 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Birmingham you would need to make just about £1,227 (ARS $154,307) in Buenos Aires.
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