- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $178 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 53 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $147 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $65 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $27 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $43 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $106 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 5.12 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $33 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $155 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 93 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $53 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $17 (Dirham 2.27) | Dirham 4.35 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $18,657 (Dirham 2,472) | Dirham 8,214 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,347 (Dirham 1,768) | Dirham 6,300 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,797 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 742 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,714 (Dirham 1,950) | Dirham 6,413 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,594 (Dirham 1,271) | Dirham 4,292 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,756 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 490 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $755 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 307 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,832 (Dirham 1,568) | Dirham 1,532 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,722 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 392 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $206 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 39 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $117 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 40 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,817 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 283 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,438 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 216 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,298 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 387 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,491 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 479 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $457,332 (Dirham 60,595) | Dirham 77,664 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $25 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 2.12 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $464 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 261 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $210 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 74 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $529 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 273 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $92 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $57 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $78 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $45 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 9 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $52 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $202 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 60 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $522 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 194 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $319 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 77 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,350 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 296 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,003 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 380 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 65 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $68 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 43 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,316 (Dirham 2,162) | Dirham 2,077 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.26 (Dirham 0.70) | Dirham 0.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $995 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 443 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $59 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.13250
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,412 prices entered by 1,802 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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