Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (£5.11) | £10 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $440 (£3.50) | £5.65 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $158 (£1.26) | £4.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (£0.50) | £0.73 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (£1.18) | £2.75 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (£0.69) | £1.92 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $280 (£2.22) | £5.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (£0.80) | £1.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (£0.38) | £0.81 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (£0.66) | £2.16 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (£2.24) | £7 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (£1.16) | £1.92 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (£0.33) | £0.74 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,443 (£346) | £1,367 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $29,840 (£237) | £832 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,075 (£32) | £164 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,711 (£252) | £1,029 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,567 (£156) | £915 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,103 (£25) | £156 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,424 (£11) | £19 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,342 (£273) | £340 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,437 (£115) | £71 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $361 (£2.88) | £5.36 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (£1.87) | £10 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,783 (£30) | £49 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,552 (£20) | £32 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,722 (£53) | £54 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,543 (£44) | £55 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,046,680 (£16,284) | £22,837 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (£0.52) | £1.23 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,256 (£10) | £59 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $428 (£3.41) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (£2.31) | £2.90 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (£4.74) | £9 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (£10) | £75 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (£2.21) | £2.74 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (£1.22) | £1.35 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (£1.91) | £2.57 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $121 (£0.96) | £1.80 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (£1.09) | £1.49 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $569 (£4.53) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,384 (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (£5.50) | £22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,438 (£19) | £100 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (£17) | £54 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (£3.08) | £8 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (£1.51) | £2.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (£1.29) | £3.79 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (£453) | £295 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (£0.13) | £0.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,204 (£18) | £35 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (£1.35) | £9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,797 prices entered by 723 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,639 (ARS $205,982) in Buenos Aires.
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