Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,992 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 51 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,109 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $549 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $324 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 7 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $383 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $281 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 5.29 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $684 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $424 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $236 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 4.39 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $262 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $945 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 53 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $541 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $115 (Dirham 2.02) | Dirham 3.89 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $153,483 (Dirham 2,703) | Dirham 8,385 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,125 (Dirham 1,517) | Dirham 5,804 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,234 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 729 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $74,811 (Dirham 1,317) | Dirham 5,332 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,718 (Dirham 787) | Dirham 3,192 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,182 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 503 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,118 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 341 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $67,266 (Dirham 1,185) | Dirham 1,155 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $61,606 (Dirham 1,085) | Dirham 349 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,166 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 40 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $714 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 42 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,472 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 243 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $4,778 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 202 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25,559 (Dirham 450) | Dirham 333 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,909 (Dirham 544) | Dirham 365 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,380,880 (Dirham 41,928) | Dirham 94,044 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 3.54 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,512 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 295 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $982 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 41 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,049 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,207 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,883 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 300 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $485 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $263 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 16 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $746 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $550 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $344 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 16 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,351 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 45 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,925 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 193 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,840 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 101 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,972 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 292 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,491 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 313 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,024 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 94 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $388 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $492 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $74,161 (Dirham 1,306) | Dirham 2,162 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (Dirham 1.01) | Dirham 0.49 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,711 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 345 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $562 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 48% | |
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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 1,051 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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