- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 152% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (ARS $551) | ARS $191 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (ARS $294) | ARS $154 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (ARS $191) | ARS $68 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (ARS $45) | ARS $28 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (ARS $141) | ARS $46 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (ARS $102) | ARS $37 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (ARS $235) | ARS $106 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (ARS $103) | ARS $41 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (ARS $45) | ARS $21 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (ARS $95) | ARS $36 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (ARS $452) | ARS $159 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (ARS $95) | ARS $54 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (ARS $48) | ARS $18 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 247% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (ARS $96,117) | ARS $19,857 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (ARS $62,586) | ARS $13,587 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (ARS $7,937) | ARS $3,276 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (ARS $58,883) | ARS $15,026 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (ARS $39,872) | ARS $10,018 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (ARS $8,073) | ARS $2,620 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (ARS $1,106) | ARS $795 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (ARS $17,477) | ARS $12,078 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (ARS $4,401) | ARS $3,950 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $334) | ARS $207 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (ARS $577) | ARS $135 | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (ARS $3,317) | ARS $1,760 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $1,683) | ARS $1,482 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (ARS $3,661) | ARS $2,388 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (ARS $3,709) | ARS $2,460 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 330% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 330% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (ARS $952,371) | ARS $488,667 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (ARS $64) | ARS $26 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (ARS $4,999) | ARS $566 | + 783% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 170% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (ARS $168) | ARS $135 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (ARS $428) | ARS $203 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (ARS $3,651) | ARS $595 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (ARS $178) | ARS $100 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (ARS $80) | ARS $61 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (ARS $169) | ARS $78 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (ARS $92) | ARS $46 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (ARS $80) | ARS $57 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $662) | ARS $210 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (ARS $1,597) | ARS $548 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (ARS $1,091) | ARS $340 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (ARS $6,050) | ARS $1,403 | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (ARS $2,919) | ARS $1,051 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $480) | ARS $150 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (ARS $155) | ARS $70 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (ARS $227) | ARS $94 | + 142% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (ARS $20,953) | ARS $16,754 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (ARS $8) | ARS $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (ARS $2,267) | ARS $1,041 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (ARS $533) | ARS $61 | + 769% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 204% more expensive than in Argentina
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