Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (179 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (114 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (43 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (19 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (37 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (17 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (74 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (32 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (16 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (21 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (86 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (40 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (12 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (13,710 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (8,958 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (514 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (9,095 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (5,690 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (395 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (248 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (6,008 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (3,736 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (92 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (42 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (885 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (588 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (1,999 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (1,416 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (424,907 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (322 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (67 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (88 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (195 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (503 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (121 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (39 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (64 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (52 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (45 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (94 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (355 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (157 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (314 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (497 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (111 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (47 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (54 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (7,800 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (2.60 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (536 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (32 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,086 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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