Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (ARS $816) | ARS $368 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.72 (ARS $447) | ARS $279 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.38 (ARS $264) | ARS $107 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (ARS $65) | ARS $51 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.35 (ARS $183) | ARS $86 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (ARS $143) | ARS $55 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (ARS $313) | ARS $209 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (ARS $142) | ARS $63 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (ARS $71) | ARS $30 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (ARS $139) | ARS $57 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $599) | ARS $210 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (ARS $151) | ARS $100 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (ARS $72) | ARS $31 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 247% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,627 (ARS $127,048) | ARS $26,876 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,186 (ARS $92,622) | ARS $17,277 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £131 (ARS $10,239) | ARS $3,864 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £884 (ARS $69,067) | ARS $18,882 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £814 (ARS $63,558) | ARS $12,768 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (ARS $8,570) | ARS $2,957 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (ARS $1,773) | ARS $1,183 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 (ARS $24,758) | ARS $19,354 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £88 (ARS $6,881) | ARS $7,507 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (ARS $513) | ARS $291 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (ARS $878) | ARS $185 | + 374% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (ARS $5,303) | ARS $2,648 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (ARS $2,312) | ARS $1,926 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (ARS $5,318) | ARS $3,937 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £66 (ARS $5,188) | ARS $3,860 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 178% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,028 (ARS $1,564,093) | ARS $943,162 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (ARS $98) | ARS $51 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £69 (ARS $5,418) | ARS $1,133 | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 108% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (ARS $286) | ARS $242 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (ARS $707) | ARS $433 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (ARS $6,780) | ARS $967 | + 601% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.21 (ARS $250) | ARS $201 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.38 (ARS $108) | ARS $112 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (ARS $251) | ARS $163 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (ARS $135) | ARS $87 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.39 (ARS $109) | ARS $96 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (ARS $960) | ARS $366 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (ARS $2,307) | ARS $844 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (ARS $1,463) | ARS $501 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £102 (ARS $7,976) | ARS $1,890 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (ARS $4,098) | ARS $1,476 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $677) | ARS $258 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (ARS $230) | ARS $119 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.23 (ARS $330) | ARS $124 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (ARS $30,280) | ARS $33,780 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (ARS $8) | ARS $11 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (ARS $2,369) | ARS $1,577 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (ARS $879) | ARS $108 | + 710% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 149% more expensive than in Argentina
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