Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $961 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 60 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $655 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $223 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $92 (Dirham 3.26) | Dirham 6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $169 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $126 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 5.99 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $391 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $154 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $63 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 3.77 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $115 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $402 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 75 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $192 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $54 (Dirham 1.90) | Dirham 4.61 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $52,161 (Dirham 1,840) | Dirham 8,052 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $34,891 (Dirham 1,231) | Dirham 6,306 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,603 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 669 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $34,755 (Dirham 1,226) | Dirham 4,793 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $24,239 (Dirham 855) | Dirham 3,398 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,680 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 319 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,763 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 270 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $46,107 (Dirham 1,626) | Dirham 1,164 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23,272 (Dirham 821) | Dirham 416 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $484 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $329 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 29 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,892 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 234 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,918 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 205 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,536 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 346 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $9,150 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 360 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 8% 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 $2,833,910 (Dirham 99,956) | Dirham 81,160 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $94 (Dirham 3.32) | Dirham 2.17 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,763 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 115 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $467 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $830 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 47 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,771 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 237 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $426 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $238 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $311 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $153 (Dirham 5.40) | Dirham 13 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $185 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $692 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 48 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,886 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 169 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $976 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 86 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,661 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 578 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,832 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 206 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $525 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 81 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $246 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $227 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 43 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $80,145 (Dirham 2,827) | Dirham 1,631 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $24 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.60 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,871 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 272 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $240 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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