Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 72% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (ARS $12,931) | ARS $14,323 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (ARS $9,931) | ARS $10,825 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (ARS $5,031) | ARS $3,275 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (ARS $1,918) | ARS $1,682 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (ARS $3,585) | ARS $3,760 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (ARS $1,778) | ARS $2,331 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (ARS $5,043) | ARS $8,108 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ARS $2,551) | ARS $2,138 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.48 (ARS $1,296) | ARS $2,233 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (ARS $2,753) | ARS $2,459 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (ARS $17,125) | ARS $8,801 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $2,331) | ARS $3,148 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.13 (ARS $1,483) | ARS $490 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 249% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,724 (ARS $4,258,502) | ARS $898,471 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,417 (ARS $2,723,608) | ARS $531,820 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (ARS $239,646) | ARS $118,355 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (ARS $2,371,815) | ARS $562,117 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (ARS $1,544,864) | ARS $347,450 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (ARS $179,760) | ARS $64,207 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (ARS $97,089) | ARS $34,097 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (ARS $222,623) | ARS $707,480 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (ARS $85,627) | ARS $333,929 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (ARS $11,746) | ARS $9,244 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (ARS $8,868) | ARS $5,169 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (ARS $72,715) | ARS $114,430 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (ARS $63,601) | ARS $85,172 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (ARS $115,335) | ARS $138,311 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (ARS $118,021) | ARS $139,744 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,311 (ARS $26,698,813) | ARS $27,715,400 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (ARS $833) | ARS $1,396 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 299 (ARS $86,549) | ARS $59,166 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 36 (ARS $10,531) | ARS $4,454 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (ARS $7,177) | ARS $11,794 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (ARS $10,872) | ARS $5,030 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (ARS $82,131) | ARS $20,368 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (ARS $6,092) | ARS $3,231 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (ARS $5,571) | ARS $10,000 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (ARS $6,045) | ARS $2,021 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (ARS $2,777) | ARS $2,796 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (ARS $3,637) | ARS $3,553 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (ARS $11,701) | ARS $12,377 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 116% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (ARS $42,495) | ARS $27,109 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (ARS $28,297) | ARS $10,433 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (ARS $81,959) | ARS $35,000 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (ARS $79,630) | ARS $49,867 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (ARS $21,746) | ARS $11,304 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,241) | ARS $3,868 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (ARS $13,089) | ARS $6,858 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (ARS $578,123) | ARS $187,796 | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (ARS $162) | ARS $3.82 | + 4146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 318 (ARS $92,068) | ARS $39,734 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,350) | ARS $3,714 | + 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 870 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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