Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (ARS $14,437) | ARS $21,347 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (ARS $10,710) | ARS $14,263 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (ARS $5,531) | ARS $4,655 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (ARS $1,986) | ARS $1,670 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (ARS $3,943) | ARS $4,072 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (ARS $1,903) | ARS $2,998 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (ARS $5,819) | ARS $6,607 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ARS $2,757) | ARS $2,734 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.47 (ARS $1,390) | ARS $1,333 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (ARS $2,977) | ARS $2,114 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (ARS $18,439) | ARS $7,987 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (ARS $2,311) | ARS $3,403 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (ARS $1,574) | ARS $1,270 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 268% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 (ARS $4,423,938) | ARS $951,555 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 (ARS $2,844,733) | ARS $605,782 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (ARS $238,261) | ARS $96,856 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (ARS $2,499,632) | ARS $659,850 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (ARS $1,636,141) | ARS $504,642 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (ARS $180,400) | ARS $66,339 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 (ARS $102,938) | ARS $21,130 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (ARS $252,166) | ARS $512,439 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (ARS $106,378) | ARS $250,966 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (ARS $10,152) | ARS $7,742 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (ARS $8,965) | ARS $8,035 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 (ARS $81,889) | ARS $111,706 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (ARS $70,917) | ARS $68,386 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (ARS $126,712) | ARS $150,748 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (ARS $130,380) | ARS $129,628 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (ARS $29,901,986) | ARS $31,693,800 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (ARS $895) | ARS $1,254 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (ARS $84,027) | ARS $44,839 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,871) | ARS $7,626 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (ARS $30,858) | ARS $15,460 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 (ARS $97,807) | ARS $31,596 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (ARS $6,397) | ARS $10,827 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,710) | ARS $3,846 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,862) | ARS $5,638 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (ARS $3,372) | ARS $3,457 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (ARS $4,905) | ARS $3,637 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (ARS $12,752) | ARS $15,818 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (ARS $55,561) | ARS $42,087 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (ARS $29,868) | ARS $19,561 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (ARS $150,588) | ARS $54,836 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (ARS $88,169) | ARS $74,391 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (ARS $24,172) | ARS $10,686 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,879) | ARS $5,363 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (ARS $13,999) | ARS $4,187 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 (ARS $533,620) | ARS $886,258 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 (ARS $375) | ARS $704 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 (ARS $99,949) | ARS $41,700 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (ARS $6,783) | ARS $4,297 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,534 prices entered by 644 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Argentina
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