Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $18,245 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 45 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,182 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 34 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $5,844 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,212 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,947 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,462 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,767 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,785 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $646 (Dirham 2.04) | Dirham 4.48 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,346 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $14,569 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 59 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,290 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $755 (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 5.13 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $582,441 (Dirham 1,838) | Dirham 14,724 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $100,000 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 9,417 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $29,949 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 829 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dirham 8,201 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $300,000 (Dirham 947) | Dirham 5,341 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $29,569 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 622 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $14,924 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 336 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $327,048 (Dirham 1,032) | Dirham 770 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189,428 (Dirham 598) | Dirham 296 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $4,889 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,211 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 19% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $142,909 (Dirham 451) | Dirham 251 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $58,696 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 220 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $169,983 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 399 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,408 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 408 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,025,140 (Dirham 12,705) | Dirham 92,536 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,046 (Dirham 3.30) | Dirham 2.88 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $14,256 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 303 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,407 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $8,713 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 38 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 284 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $335 (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 21 | - 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,964 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,899 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,425 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,946 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $24,810 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 40 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan, Argentina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,924 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 147 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $9,882 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 98 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $29,675 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 275 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,924 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 75 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $7,770 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,359 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 45 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $340,460 (Dirham 1,075) | Dirham 1,999 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $50 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $20,340 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 318 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,368 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 641 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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