- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 113% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (ARS $511) | ARS $213 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (ARS $275) | ARS $172 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (ARS $185) | ARS $72 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (ARS $42) | ARS $30 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (ARS $129) | ARS $52 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (ARS $96) | ARS $39 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (ARS $229) | ARS $110 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (ARS $97) | ARS $42 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (ARS $40) | ARS $23 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (ARS $87) | ARS $39 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (ARS $424) | ARS $178 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (ARS $90) | ARS $61 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (ARS $46) | ARS $21 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 217% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,950 (ARS $94,947) | ARS $21,028 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,241 (ARS $60,436) | ARS $14,246 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (ARS $7,765) | ARS $3,677 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,261 (ARS $61,407) | ARS $15,449 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £852 (ARS $41,490) | ARS $10,789 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (ARS $5,889) | ARS $2,774 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (ARS $1,081) | ARS $828 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (ARS $16,596) | ARS $12,150 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (ARS $4,196) | ARS $4,821 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (ARS $324) | ARS $220 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (ARS $532) | ARS $133 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (ARS $3,232) | ARS $1,920 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $1,576) | ARS $1,626 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (ARS $3,531) | ARS $2,498 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (ARS $3,693) | ARS $2,551 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 271% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 271% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,846 (ARS $917,428) | ARS $565,288 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (ARS $62) | ARS $31 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (ARS $4,767) | ARS $626 | + 661% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (ARS $166) | ARS $152 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $412) | ARS $219 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (ARS $3,737) | ARS $599 | + 524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (ARS $173) | ARS $97 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (ARS $75) | ARS $66 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (ARS $158) | ARS $86 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (ARS $88) | ARS $52 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (ARS $75) | ARS $60 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $611) | ARS $229 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (ARS $1,527) | ARS $590 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (ARS $1,029) | ARS $354 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (ARS $5,184) | ARS $1,724 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (ARS $2,784) | ARS $1,125 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $443) | ARS $162 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (ARS $147) | ARS $75 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (ARS $219) | ARS $100 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (ARS $19,476) | ARS $20,119 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (ARS $8) | ARS $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (ARS $2,165) | ARS $1,119 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (ARS $511) | ARS $66 | + 679% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 165% more expensive than in Argentina
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