- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 69% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (ARS $334) | ARS $172 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (ARS $182) | ARS $142 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (ARS $119) | ARS $65 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (ARS $28) | ARS $26 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (ARS $86) | ARS $40 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (ARS $64) | ARS $35 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 (ARS $146) | ARS $105 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (ARS $64) | ARS $39 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (ARS $28) | ARS $20 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (ARS $59) | ARS $31 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $275) | ARS $144 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (ARS $58) | ARS $50 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (ARS $29) | ARS $16 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 138% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,784 (ARS $58,192) | ARS $18,336 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,172 (ARS $38,214) | ARS $13,360 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (ARS $5,154) | ARS $2,199 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,063 (ARS $34,673) | ARS $13,884 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £735 (ARS $23,971) | ARS $9,125 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (ARS $4,855) | ARS $1,578 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (ARS $673) | ARS $725 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 (ARS $10,790) | ARS $11,607 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (ARS $2,675) | ARS $3,559 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $211) | ARS $194 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (ARS $358) | ARS $111 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (ARS $2,096) | ARS $1,798 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $1,051) | ARS $1,342 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (ARS $2,229) | ARS $2,230 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (ARS $2,377) | ARS $2,419 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 239% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 (ARS $598,807) | ARS $433,132 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (ARS $39) | ARS $23 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (ARS $3,299) | ARS $428 | + 671% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (ARS $107) | ARS $101 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $268) | ARS $200 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (ARS $2,277) | ARS $510 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.21 (ARS $105) | ARS $83 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (ARS $52) | ARS $56 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.32 (ARS $108) | ARS $77 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (ARS $57) | ARS $44 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (ARS $50) | ARS $53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $433) | ARS $200 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (ARS $1,008) | ARS $522 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (ARS $668) | ARS $305 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (ARS $4,038) | ARS $1,251 | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (ARS $1,793) | ARS $1,000 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $297) | ARS $156 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (ARS $96) | ARS $65 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.41 (ARS $144) | ARS $91 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 (ARS $13,552) | ARS $15,476 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (ARS $6) | ARS $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (ARS $1,458) | ARS $971 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (ARS $327) | ARS $58 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Argentina
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