- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $192 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 54 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $154 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Dirham 2.77) | Dirham 7 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $46 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $106 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 4.75 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $36 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $159 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 98 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $54 (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 (Dirham 1.76) | Dirham 4.45 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $19,943 (Dirham 1,970) | Dirham 8,126 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,587 (Dirham 1,342) | Dirham 6,129 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,276 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 754 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,026 (Dirham 1,485) | Dirham 6,283 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,018 (Dirham 990) | Dirham 4,291 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,620 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 509 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $796 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 303 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,114 (Dirham 1,197) | Dirham 1,410 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,963 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 418 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $207 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $134 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 38 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,760 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 255 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,482 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 212 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,394 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 375 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,460 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 426 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $490,825 (Dirham 48,493) | Dirham 78,928 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $26 (Dirham 2.60) | Dirham 2.24 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $563 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 254 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $135 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $203 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 68 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $595 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 265 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $100 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $61 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 17 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $78 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $46 (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (Dirham 5.62) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $210 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 56 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $548 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 196 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $341 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 77 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,403 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 295 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,051 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 373 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $150 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 65 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $70 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 43 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,754 (Dirham 1,655) | Dirham 2,135 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.80 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,055 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 445 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $61 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 21 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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