Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 52 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 5.02 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (Dirham 3.38) | Dirham 3.98 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 11 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 80 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 4.99 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (Dirham 1,948) | Dirham 9,431 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (Dirham 1,375) | Dirham 5,945 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 797 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (Dirham 1,456) | Dirham 6,217 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (Dirham 860) | Dirham 4,162 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 568 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 283 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (Dirham 1,089) | Dirham 837 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (Dirham 612) | Dirham 338 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 47 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 35 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 238 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 208 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 350 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 366 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (Dirham 74,025) | Dirham 117,172 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (Dirham 3.09) | Dirham 2.92 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 227 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 30 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 285 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 38 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 194 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 92 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 396 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 378 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 76 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 36 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (Dirham 1,908) | Dirham 1,944 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (Dirham 0.86) | Dirham 0.78 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 274 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,904 prices entered by 1,012 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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