Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,072 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 46 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,889 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 34 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,090 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,597 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,820 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,751 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,213 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,505 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,366 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 4.44 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,037 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,182 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 59 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,219 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,076 (Dirham 3.30) | Dirham 5.06 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $914,724 (Dirham 2,804) | Dirham 14,225 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $565,544 (Dirham 1,734) | Dirham 9,147 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $81,777 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 766 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $667,019 (Dirham 2,045) | Dirham 8,038 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $515,645 (Dirham 1,581) | Dirham 5,261 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $63,844 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 580 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,514 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 331 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $459,643 (Dirham 1,409) | Dirham 811 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256,609 (Dirham 787) | Dirham 342 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,255 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 33 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,694 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 29 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,285 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 263 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $62,545 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 228 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152,481 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 407 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,672 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 419 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,814,500 (Dirham 91,391) | Dirham 94,847 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,232 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 2.89 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,259 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 270 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 99 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $30,705 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 315 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,262 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,711 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,341 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,183 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,439 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,726 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 41 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $43,176 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 179 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,562 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 96 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,542 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 484 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,172 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 284 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,183 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 78 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,006 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,065 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (Dirham 2,961) | Dirham 1,716 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (Dirham 2.16) | Dirham 1.20 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,238 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 321 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,030 prices entered by 700 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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