Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $599 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 45 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $424 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $144 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 7 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 15 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $82 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $263 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (Dirham 1.97) | Dirham 4.55 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (Dirham 3.33) | Dirham 13 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $273 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 75 | - 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (Dirham 1.64) | Dirham 4.35 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,085 (Dirham 1,506) | Dirham 7,827 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,485 (Dirham 965) | Dirham 5,753 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,381 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 659 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,929 (Dirham 1,070) | Dirham 4,915 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,909 (Dirham 683) | Dirham 3,499 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,386 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 336 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 279 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $32,845 (Dirham 1,410) | Dirham 901 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,744 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 363 | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $344 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $252 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 32 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,722 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 234 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,223 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 212 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,389 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 335 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,282 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 337 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,876,940 (Dirham 80,585) | Dirham 85,175 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $64 (Dirham 2.77) | Dirham 2.13 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,503 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 122 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $273 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $603 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 50 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,151 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 260 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $251 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 12 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (Dirham 5.41) | Dirham 12 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $480 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 78 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,246 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 181 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $636 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 79 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 595 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,113 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 273 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 73 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $149 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 46 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (Dirham 2,713) | Dirham 1,756 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.62 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,897 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 310 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $162 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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