Cost of living in Resistencia, Argentina vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Resistencia (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $506 (£3.99) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $330 (£2.60) | £5.65 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $91 (£0.72) | £4.17 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $60 (£0.48) | £0.73 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $99 (£0.78) | £2.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (£0.39) | £1.92 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $133 (£1.05) | £5.41 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $56 (£0.44) | £1.89 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (£0.20) | £0.81 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $48 (£0.38) | £2.16 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $228 (£1.80) | £7 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $95 (£0.75) | £1.92 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (£0.17) | £0.74 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Resistencia (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,594 (£210) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $15,234 (£120) | £832 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,865 (£30) | £164 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $14,714 (£116) | £1,029 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,981 (£79) | £915 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,276 (£26) | £156 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $879 (£7) | £19 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $17,066 (£135) | £340 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,926 (£63) | £71 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $223 (£1.76) | £5.36 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $431 (£3.40) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Resistencia (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,323 (£10) | £49 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,179 (£9) | £32 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,113 (£25) | £54 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,586 (£20) | £55 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Resistencia (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,591,580 (£12,557) | £22,837 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $60 (£0.47) | £1.23 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $651 (£5.13) | £59 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,037 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Resistencia (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $169 (£1.33) | £2.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $378 (£2.98) | £9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $760 (£6.00) | £75 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $72 (£0.57) | £2.74 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $100 (£0.79) | £1.35 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $113 (£0.89) | £2.57 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $64 (£0.50) | £1.80 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 (£0.64) | £1.49 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $255 (£2.01) | £11 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Resistencia (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $811 (£6) | £23 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $420 (£3.31) | £22 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,288 (£10) | £100 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,088 (£9) | £54 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $271 (£2.14) | £8 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $85 (£0.67) | £2.65 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $70 (£0.55) | £3.79 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $26,980 (£213) | £295 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $13 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $820 (£6) | £35 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (£0.88) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 289 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £920 (ARS $116,659) in Resistencia.
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