Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $369 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 56 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $280 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $107 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $51 (Dirham 3.14) | Dirham 6 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $86 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (Dirham 3.38) | Dirham 5.96 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $208 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 4.17 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $58 (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 15 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $211 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 87 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $100 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $31 (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 4.17 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,951 (Dirham 1,647) | Dirham 7,656 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,360 (Dirham 1,061) | Dirham 5,200 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,861 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 711 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,932 (Dirham 1,157) | Dirham 5,233 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,771 (Dirham 780) | Dirham 3,530 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,941 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 465 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,181 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 315 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,385 (Dirham 1,185) | Dirham 1,193 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,565 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 348 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $290 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 35 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $185 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 34 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,704 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 211 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,914 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 185 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,960 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 355 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,852 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 338 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $947,275 (Dirham 57,891) | Dirham 88,142 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $51 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 2.15 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,132 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 236 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $236 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $431 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 72 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $959 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 235 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $201 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $113 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $167 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $88 (Dirham 5.39) | Dirham 9 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $97 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 10 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $366 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 45 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $841 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 166 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $502 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 80 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,908 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 309 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,477 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 318 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $262 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 67 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $120 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $124 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 43 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $33,797 (Dirham 2,065) | Dirham 1,648 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 0.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,586 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 336 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $110 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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