Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 45% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $42,077 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 45 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,692 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 34 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,142 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,660 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 7 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,955 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,290 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $8,082 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,040 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,728 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 4.48 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,667 (Dirham 5.60) | Dirham 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,932 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 59 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,769 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,131 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 5.13 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $805,453 (Dirham 2,708) | Dirham 14,724 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $475,824 (Dirham 1,600) | Dirham 9,417 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $90,870 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 829 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $485,951 (Dirham 1,634) | Dirham 8,201 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $388,643 (Dirham 1,307) | Dirham 5,341 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $87,480 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 622 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $34,092 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 336 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $532,638 (Dirham 1,791) | Dirham 770 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $219,059 (Dirham 736) | Dirham 296 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,773 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 41 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,526 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 31 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $165,205 (Dirham 555) | Dirham 251 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $61,326 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 220 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $174,508 (Dirham 587) | Dirham 399 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $106,415 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 408 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $25,927,700 (Dirham 87,166) | Dirham 92,536 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,271 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 2.88 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $69,262 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 303 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $7,555 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 36 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,751 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $7,542 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 38 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $23,368 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 284 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,466 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,310 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,656 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,866 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,172 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,744 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 40 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Córdoba | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,023 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 147 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,658 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 98 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $35,814 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 283 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $28,542 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 275 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $7,618 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 75 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,350 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,377 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 45 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $267,315 (Dirham 899) | Dirham 1,999 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $471 (Dirham 1.58) | Dirham 0.56 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,373 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 318 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,963 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 885 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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