- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $201 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 56 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $162 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Dirham 2.92) | Dirham 7 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 13 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $109 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 5.04 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 15 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $172 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 104 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (Dirham 1.96) | Dirham 4.48 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 70% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,548 (Dirham 2,111) | Dirham 7,908 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,924 (Dirham 1,430) | Dirham 6,133 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,619 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 744 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,470 (Dirham 1,589) | Dirham 6,102 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,492 (Dirham 1,078) | Dirham 4,285 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,714 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 536 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $809 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 303 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,110 (Dirham 1,244) | Dirham 1,488 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 447 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $216 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $127 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 39 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,803 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 260 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,513 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 212 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,471 (Dirham 254) | Dirham 404 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,525 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 469 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $519,871 (Dirham 53,405) | Dirham 78,133 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (Dirham 2.97) | Dirham 2.29 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $591 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 244 | - 75% | |
| 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 $138 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 69 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $566 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 281 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $63 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 16 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (Dirham 5.89) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $213 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 58 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $559 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 198 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $347 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 78 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 330 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,082 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 361 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 68 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 43 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,601 (Dirham 1,911) | Dirham 2,132 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,089 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 461 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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