Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (ARS $18,679) | ARS $16,006 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (ARS $9,716) | ARS $11,254 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (ARS $4,888) | ARS $3,231 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (ARS $1,461) | ARS $1,453 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.58 (ARS $4,531) | ARS $3,133 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.65 (ARS $3,357) | ARS $3,332 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.02 (ARS $6,354) | ARS $6,189 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (ARS $2,717) | ARS $2,390 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.96 (ARS $1,216) | ARS $1,276 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (ARS $2,633) | ARS $1,701 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (ARS $11,319) | ARS $6,047 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 (ARS $2,881) | ARS $2,714 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (ARS $1,370) | ARS $1,090 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 187% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,421 (ARS $3,064,551) | ARS $1,222,890 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,016 (ARS $2,551,877) | ARS $551,659 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (ARS $247,721) | ARS $75,049 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,581 (ARS $2,000,485) | ARS $530,168 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,137 (ARS $1,438,968) | ARS $329,730 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £157 (ARS $198,663) | ARS $48,077 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (ARS $35,384) | ARS $21,978 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £308 (ARS $389,379) | ARS $454,005 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (ARS $107,047) | ARS $293,391 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (ARS $10,792) | ARS $6,322 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (ARS $19,715) | ARS $5,130 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (ARS $91,892) | ARS $90,659 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (ARS $43,509) | ARS $64,364 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (ARS $106,571) | ARS $142,373 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 (ARS $114,385) | ARS $134,962 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 154% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,140 (ARS $36,882,151) | ARS $25,236,900 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.47 (ARS $1,857) | ARS $1,040 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £104 (ARS $131,030) | ARS $38,090 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.29 (ARS $6,697) | ARS $7,872 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $9,842) | ARS $17,508 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (ARS $104,356) | ARS $19,833 | + 426% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.16 (ARS $5,265) | ARS $4,024 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.99 (ARS $2,523) | ARS $2,360 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.54 (ARS $5,744) | ARS $4,407 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.31 (ARS $2,928) | ARS $3,475 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (ARS $2,318) | ARS $3,863 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (ARS $19,693) | ARS $8,389 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (ARS $47,761) | ARS $30,626 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (ARS $28,082) | ARS $13,415 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £127 (ARS $161,346) | ARS $89,673 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (ARS $86,866) | ARS $46,811 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (ARS $13,642) | ARS $8,215 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.63 (ARS $4,592) | ARS $4,059 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.60 (ARS $7,090) | ARS $2,929 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £500 (ARS $633,449) | ARS $1,596,490 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (ARS $202) | ARS $548 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (ARS $51,783) | ARS $31,402 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (ARS $18,294) | ARS $4,309 | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,858 prices entered by 1,202 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Argentina
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