- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 111% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (ARS $491) | ARS $201 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (ARS $256) | ARS $162 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (ARS $166) | ARS $69 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (ARS $40) | ARS $28 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (ARS $123) | ARS $49 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (ARS $88) | ARS $37 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (ARS $208) | ARS $108 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (ARS $90) | ARS $41 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (ARS $39) | ARS $22 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (ARS $81) | ARS $38 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (ARS $392) | ARS $170 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (ARS $84) | ARS $57 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (ARS $42) | ARS $19 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 195% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,858 (ARS $85,230) | ARS $20,485 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (ARS $54,949) | ARS $13,810 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (ARS $7,210) | ARS $3,616 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (ARS $52,513) | ARS $15,461 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 (ARS $35,937) | ARS $10,512 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (ARS $6,669) | ARS $2,761 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (ARS $987) | ARS $803 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (ARS $15,488) | ARS $12,141 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (ARS $3,913) | ARS $4,446 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $293) | ARS $217 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (ARS $501) | ARS $129 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (ARS $2,896) | ARS $1,800 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $1,484) | ARS $1,473 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (ARS $3,220) | ARS $2,468 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (ARS $3,323) | ARS $2,511 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 261% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (ARS $841,835) | ARS $515,815 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (ARS $57) | ARS $29 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (ARS $4,301) | ARS $588 | + 632% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 (ARS $153) | ARS $137 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $373) | ARS $202 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (ARS $3,403) | ARS $562 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (ARS $160) | ARS $94 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (ARS $70) | ARS $62 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (ARS $148) | ARS $80 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (ARS $82) | ARS $50 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (ARS $71) | ARS $56 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $578) | ARS $212 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (ARS $1,415) | ARS $552 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (ARS $959) | ARS $346 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (ARS $5,266) | ARS $1,622 | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (ARS $2,491) | ARS $1,071 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $413) | ARS $154 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (ARS $136) | ARS $73 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (ARS $200) | ARS $95 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (ARS $18,421) | ARS $18,366 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (ARS $7) | ARS $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (ARS $1,973) | ARS $1,077 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (ARS $468) | ARS $64 | + 634% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,267 prices entered by 3,213 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 155% more expensive than in Argentina
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