Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (68,158 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (34,065 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (11,878 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (4,490 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (8,540 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (7,310 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (15,725 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (9,271 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (4,835 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (5,884 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (24,434 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (8,416 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (2,995 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (2,794,870 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (1,551,476 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (198,266 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (1,906,370 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (953,319 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (164,959 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (59,118 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (1,751,287 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (801,693 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (23,083 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (15,355 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 307% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 307% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (332,793 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 660% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (237,718 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (589,296 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (508,164 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 239% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (95,057,826 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (3,596 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (66,362 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (23,563 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (42,091 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (58,629 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (16,697 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (10,343 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (14,109 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (9,059 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (8,125 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (34,026 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| Argentina | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (84,852 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (37,743 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (107,006 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (134,789 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (26,736 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (16,051 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (11,992 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (3,257,579 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (1,046 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (133,773 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (9,328 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,990 prices entered by 982 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Uganda
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