- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $213 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 59 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $172 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 7 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (Dirham 5.07) | Dirham 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 4.90 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 15 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $178 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 111 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (Dirham 2.00) | Dirham 4.54 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $21,028 (Dirham 2,043) | Dirham 8,169 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (Dirham 1,384) | Dirham 6,089 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,677 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 731 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (Dirham 1,501) | Dirham 6,066 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,789 (Dirham 1,048) | Dirham 4,475 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 517 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $828 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 306 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,150 (Dirham 1,180) | Dirham 1,455 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (Dirham 468) | Dirham 431 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 39 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $133 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 39 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,920 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 271 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 228 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,498 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 434 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,551 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 508 | - 51% | |
| 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 $565,288 (Dirham 54,913) | Dirham 77,604 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 2.31 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 236 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 72 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $599 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 294 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 28 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 16 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $229 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 65 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 198 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 81 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 414 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 352 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $162 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 67 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 42 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (Dirham 1,954) | Dirham 1,980 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Dirham 0.69) | Dirham 0.92 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 468 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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