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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $242 (21,758 Shilling) | 15,672 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $197 (17,716 Shilling) | 22,282 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $78 (7,032 Shilling) | 10,794 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 (3,092 Shilling) | 3,117 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $63 (5,694 Shilling) | 6,308 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $43 (3,894 Shilling) | 3,548 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $127 (11,398 Shilling) | 9,308 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $48 (4,284 Shilling) | 10,040 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (2,257 Shilling) | 3,630 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $45 (4,005 Shilling) | 4,065 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $203 (18,261 Shilling) | 36,507 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $69 (6,251 Shilling) | 4,620 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $25 (2,264 Shilling) | 3,042 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,943 (2,064,372 Shilling) | 2,942,260 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,253 (1,372,379 Shilling) | 1,346,300 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,420 (397,737 Shilling) | 380,323 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,376 (1,473,441 Shilling) | 1,315,830 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,377 (1,023,701 Shilling) | 591,912 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,622 (325,867 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $922 (82,936 Shilling) | 116,531 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,304 (1,197,050 Shilling) | 1,140,900 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,735 (515,973 Shilling) | 724,919 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $236 (21,223 Shilling) | 21,634 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $158 (14,226 Shilling) | 155,000 Shilling | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 97% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,157 (194,072 Shilling) | 67,264 Shilling | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,968 (177,063 Shilling) | 90,870 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,651 (238,543 Shilling) | 146,358 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,859 (257,210 Shilling) | 175,528 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $691,280 (62,199,104 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (3,316 Shilling) | 4,116 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $758 (68,230 Shilling) | 107,190 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189 (16,989 Shilling) | 13,346 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $316 (28,477 Shilling) | 31,372 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $591 (53,138 Shilling) | 92,215 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 (9,938 Shilling) | 17,610 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $74 (6,697 Shilling) | 19,352 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $96 (8,666 Shilling) | 20,246 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $55 (4,937 Shilling) | 8,199 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $65 (5,829 Shilling) | 3,727 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $253 (22,795 Shilling) | 23,400 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $641 (57,706 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $366 (32,893 Shilling) | 39,777 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,020 (181,711 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,158 (104,198 Shilling) | 92,686 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $170 (15,338 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $86 (7,715 Shilling) | 9,256 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (9,410 Shilling) | 4,349 Shilling | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,927 (2,062,905 Shilling) | 2,458,090 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (679 Shilling) | 365 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,148 (103,248 Shilling) | 192,498 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 (6,426 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Uganda
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