Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,459 (£13) | £15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,892 (£8) | £8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,369 (£2.62) | £3.86 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,484 (£1.15) | £1.15 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,276 (£2.55) | £3.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,199 (£2.49) | £2.66 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,831 (£4.53) | £5.03 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,386 (£1.86) | £2.15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,358 (£1.06) | £0.96 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,716 (£1.33) | £2.09 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,317 (£4.91) | £9 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,634 (£2.05) | £2.25 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,030 (£0.80) | £1.08 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,097,880 (£853) | £2,221 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $486,930 (£379) | £1,944 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $71,504 (£56) | £195 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $514,112 (£400) | £1,491 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (£244) | £1,059 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (£37) | £164 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,403 (£16) | £28 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $538,597 (£419) | £317 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (£228) | £86 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (£4.92) | £9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (£3.90) | £15 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $93,837 (£73) | £71 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $74,600 (£58) | £34 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $153,164 (£119) | £83 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $148,821 (£116) | £90 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,340,800 (£23,587) | £28,513 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,088 (£0.85) | £1.46 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $43,507 (£34) | £104 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,018 (£7) | £5.29 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (£14) | £8 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,361 (£16) | £82 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (£3.13) | £4.16 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,366 (£1.84) | £1.99 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,113 (£3.20) | £4.54 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,434 (£2.67) | £2.31 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,370 (£3.40) | £1.83 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,846 (£7) | £16 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $31,710 (£25) | £38 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,904 (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (£62) | £127 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $45,894 (£36) | £69 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,382 (£7) | £11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,614 (£3.59) | £3.63 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,094 (£2.41) | £5.60 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (£939) | £500 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (£0.43) | £0.13 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,964 (£23) | £41 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,622 (£3.59) | £14 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,837 prices entered by 1,202 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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