Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (ARS $1,229) | ARS $606 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (ARS $695) | ARS $429 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (ARS $391) | ARS $145 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (ARS $101) | ARS $66 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (ARS $292) | ARS $138 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (ARS $246) | ARS $83 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (ARS $484) | ARS $263 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (ARS $228) | ARS $96 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (ARS $107) | ARS $47 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (ARS $202) | ARS $78 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $963) | ARS $275 | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (ARS $231) | ARS $141 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (ARS $109) | ARS $38 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 340% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,812 (ARS $214,375) | ARS $35,090 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,094 (ARS $129,367) | ARS $22,368 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (ARS $17,197) | ARS $4,389 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,126 (ARS $133,204) | ARS $24,840 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (ARS $122,323) | ARS $15,899 | + 669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (ARS $11,356) | ARS $3,408 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (ARS $2,616) | ARS $1,406 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (ARS $38,040) | ARS $33,162 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (ARS $8,683) | ARS $13,888 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $734) | ARS $347 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (ARS $1,396) | ARS $254 | + 449% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (ARS $8,489) | ARS $3,694 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (ARS $3,935) | ARS $2,268 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £78 (ARS $9,223) | ARS $6,436 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (ARS $9,042) | ARS $5,327 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 241% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 241% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,036 (ARS $2,369,834) | ARS $1,920,240 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (ARS $142) | ARS $65 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (ARS $11,616) | ARS $1,498 | + 675% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 141% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (ARS $377) | ARS $277 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (ARS $1,032) | ARS $609 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (ARS $9,593) | ARS $1,145 | + 738% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (ARS $403) | ARS $246 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (ARS $187) | ARS $159 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (ARS $398) | ARS $214 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (ARS $217) | ARS $112 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (ARS $173) | ARS $126 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $1,582) | ARS $482 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 106% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (ARS $3,515) | ARS $1,259 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (ARS $2,357) | ARS $639 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (ARS $15,780) | ARS $2,146 | + 635% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (ARS $6,744) | ARS $2,137 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $1,032) | ARS $391 | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.24 (ARS $384) | ARS $157 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (ARS $556) | ARS $147 | + 279% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (ARS $50,741) | ARS $63,179 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (ARS $17) | ARS $17 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (ARS $4,360) | ARS $1,909 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (ARS $1,372) | ARS $163 | + 741% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 198% more expensive than in Argentina
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