Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (ARS $1,731) | ARS $960 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.72 (ARS $806) | ARS $656 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.19 (ARS $450) | ARS $224 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (ARS $125) | ARS $93 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (ARS $362) | ARS $169 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (ARS $272) | ARS $126 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.40 (ARS $480) | ARS $394 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (ARS $267) | ARS $154 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (ARS $142) | ARS $63 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (ARS $268) | ARS $116 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $1,093) | ARS $404 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.86 (ARS $262) | ARS $192 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (ARS $159) | ARS $56 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 265% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,685 (ARS $237,520) | ARS $52,572 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,265 (ARS $178,317) | ARS $34,892 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (ARS $20,508) | ARS $4,626 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (ARS $146,765) | ARS $34,798 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (ARS $106,609) | ARS $24,435 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (ARS $15,429) | ARS $3,651 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (ARS $3,902) | ARS $1,763 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (ARS $44,254) | ARS $46,064 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (ARS $11,280) | ARS $23,416 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.87 (ARS $828) | ARS $487 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (ARS $1,673) | ARS $331 | + 406% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (ARS $8,575) | ARS $6,011 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (ARS $4,348) | ARS $3,906 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (ARS $9,593) | ARS $12,576 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (ARS $9,789) | ARS $9,351 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,045 (ARS $2,967,471) | ARS $2,811,240 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (ARS $184) | ARS $94 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £68 (ARS $9,559) | ARS $1,751 | + 446% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.18 (ARS $448) | ARS $470 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (ARS $1,235) | ARS $844 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (ARS $12,257) | ARS $1,785 | + 587% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.81 (ARS $396) | ARS $429 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (ARS $218) | ARS $238 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (ARS $485) | ARS $314 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (ARS $246) | ARS $154 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (ARS $204) | ARS $185 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (ARS $2,219) | ARS $684 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (ARS $4,799) | ARS $1,906 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (ARS $2,652) | ARS $980 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (ARS $17,003) | ARS $2,666 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (ARS $8,014) | ARS $2,843 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (ARS $1,362) | ARS $530 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (ARS $421) | ARS $248 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (ARS $653) | ARS $229 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £476 (ARS $67,159) | ARS $80,824 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (ARS $14) | ARS $23 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (ARS $4,673) | ARS $2,886 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (ARS $1,606) | ARS $240 | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in Argentina
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