Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (ARS $2,935) | ARS $3,432 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (ARS $1,418) | ARS $1,756 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 (ARS $797) | ARS $602 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (ARS $218) | ARS $230 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 (ARS $687) | ARS $437 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (ARS $478) | ARS $374 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 (ARS $969) | ARS $782 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (ARS $473) | ARS $469 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (ARS $180) | ARS $244 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (ARS $402) | ARS $310 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $1,933) | ARS $1,232 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (ARS $467) | ARS $427 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (ARS $211) | ARS $153 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 199% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,073 (ARS $476,627) | ARS $143,035 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,516 (ARS $348,506) | ARS $78,697 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £187 (ARS $43,047) | ARS $9,499 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (ARS $280,454) | ARS $96,739 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (ARS $238,999) | ARS $51,600 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (ARS $28,967) | ARS $7,730 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (ARS $5,659) | ARS $2,960 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (ARS $63,926) | ARS $86,388 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (ARS $19,507) | ARS $40,569 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $1,388) | ARS $1,229 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (ARS $3,055) | ARS $758 | + 303% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 33% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (ARS $15,200) | ARS $16,983 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $7,255) | ARS $11,717 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (ARS $17,081) | ARS $29,269 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (ARS $16,583) | ARS $25,245 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 189% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (ARS $5,402,299) | ARS $4,913,070 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (ARS $393) | ARS $195 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (ARS $21,698) | ARS $3,474 | + 525% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (ARS $839) | ARS $1,141 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (ARS $2,255) | ARS $2,003 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (ARS $18,685) | ARS $2,913 | + 541% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (ARS $610) | ARS $845 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (ARS $394) | ARS $523 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (ARS $820) | ARS $704 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (ARS $483) | ARS $466 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (ARS $360) | ARS $411 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (ARS $3,379) | ARS $1,674 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (ARS $7,893) | ARS $4,395 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (ARS $4,858) | ARS $1,935 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (ARS $26,358) | ARS $5,415 | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (ARS $13,928) | ARS $6,765 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $2,147) | ARS $1,421 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (ARS $742) | ARS $811 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (ARS $1,185) | ARS $615 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (ARS $108,781) | ARS $161,234 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (ARS $30) | ARS $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (ARS $8,706) | ARS $6,694 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (ARS $2,898) | ARS $475 | + 510% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Argentina
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