- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (19,862 Shilling) | 20,951 Shilling | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (16,091 Shilling) | 18,644 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $71 (6,822 Shilling) | 15,069 Shilling | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (2,797 Shilling) | 3,448 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $50 (4,809 Shilling) | 6,527 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (3,703 Shilling) | 4,161 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 (10,871 Shilling) | 26,181 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (4,023 Shilling) | 9,562 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (2,172 Shilling) | 3,994 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (3,714 Shilling) | 3,776 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (16,796 Shilling) | 47,442 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (5,698 Shilling) | 4,586 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (1,951 Shilling) | 3,242 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,966 (2,026,913 Shilling) | 4,160,300 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,111 (1,364,217 Shilling) | 1,500,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (346,159 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (1,503,893 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (1,018,566 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (271,125 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $814 (78,666 Shilling) | 113,742 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,978 (1,158,010 Shilling) | 1,319,280 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,600 (444,707 Shilling) | 765,709 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (21,117 Shilling) | 21,624 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $130 (12,600 Shilling) | 155,000 Shilling | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (177,915 Shilling) | 65,101 Shilling | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (145,046 Shilling) | 109,219 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (241,312 Shilling) | 159,705 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,558 (247,264 Shilling) | 219,386 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $532,654 (51,494,233 Shilling) | 77,222,200 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (2,880 Shilling) | 4,096 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $609 (58,908 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (13,232 Shilling) | 11,706 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (20,426 Shilling) | 35,003 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (55,487 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (9,579 Shilling) | 18,643 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (6,250 Shilling) | 21,604 Shilling | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $84 (8,109 Shilling) | 22,892 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (4,849 Shilling) | 9,028 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (5,604 Shilling) | 4,070 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $220 (21,298 Shilling) | 22,706 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $567 (54,800 Shilling) | 58,353 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 (33,998 Shilling) | 40,859 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (156,817 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,104 (106,744 Shilling) | 132,152 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $158 (15,230 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (7,049 Shilling) | 11,305 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $97 (9,411 Shilling) | 5,167 Shilling | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (1,908,989 Shilling) | 2,458,090 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (685 Shilling) | 600 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (105,177 Shilling) | 230,544 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (6,289 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,737 prices entered by 716 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
96.675
UGX
/
ARS
Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uganda
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