Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (ARS $14,505) | ARS $8,530 | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (ARS $8,377) | ARS $5,897 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (ARS $4,610) | ARS $1,911 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (ARS $1,298) | ARS $882 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (ARS $3,928) | ARS $1,929 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (ARS $2,466) | ARS $1,061 | + 133% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (ARS $5,772) | ARS $4,091 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (ARS $2,300) | ARS $1,592 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (ARS $966) | ARS $782 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (ARS $2,127) | ARS $1,079 | + 97% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (ARS $10,890) | ARS $4,509 | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (ARS $2,554) | ARS $1,946 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (ARS $1,129) | ARS $429 | + 163% | |
Housing | + 398% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 398% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (ARS $2,160,180) | ARS $451,018 | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (ARS $1,770,537) | ARS $318,244 | + 456% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (ARS $248,106) | ARS $28,854 | + 760% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (ARS $1,966,397) | ARS $337,031 | + 483% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (ARS $1,145,905) | ARS $199,181 | + 475% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (ARS $205,114) | ARS $25,370 | + 708% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (ARS $27,998) | ARS $9,195 | + 204% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (ARS $350,649) | ARS $252,100 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (ARS $89,806) | ARS $141,734 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (ARS $7,052) | ARS $3,508 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (ARS $17,184) | ARS $2,229 | + 671% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (ARS $78,932) | ARS $47,670 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $35,103) | ARS $30,480 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (ARS $87,440) | ARS $94,860 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (ARS $89,353) | ARS $68,106 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 157% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 157% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (ARS $27,173,266) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (ARS $1,562) | ARS $716 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (ARS $91,450) | ARS $27,160 | + 237% | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (ARS $5,455) | ARS $3,587 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $8,495) | ARS $6,490 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (ARS $79,981) | ARS $10,006 | + 699% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (ARS $5,157) | ARS $3,430 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (ARS $2,135) | ARS $1,612 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (ARS $4,086) | ARS $3,019 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (ARS $2,584) | ARS $2,188 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (ARS $1,911) | ARS $1,947 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (ARS $15,287) | ARS $5,524 | + 177% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (ARS $43,197) | ARS $15,397 | + 181% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (ARS $20,809) | ARS $6,367 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (ARS $133,873) | ARS $18,459 | + 625% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (ARS $74,494) | ARS $22,802 | + 227% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (ARS $11,580) | ARS $4,696 | + 147% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (ARS $4,011) | ARS $2,399 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (ARS $6,224) | ARS $2,204 | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (ARS $580,345) | ARS $441,836 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (ARS $303) | ARS $200 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (ARS $37,726) | ARS $21,782 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (ARS $14,695) | ARS $2,480 | + 493% | |
TOTAL | + 160% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,796 prices entered by 1,402 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 160% more expensive than in Argentina
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