Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (£5.45) | £8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (£1.77) | £4.26 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (£0.82) | £1.20 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (£1.78) | £3.63 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (£0.98) | £2.28 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (£3.78) | £5.34 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (£1.47) | £2.13 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (£0.72) | £0.89 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (£1.00) | £1.97 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (£4.17) | £10 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (£1.80) | £2.36 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (£0.40) | £1.04 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 80% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (£417) | £1,997 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (£294) | £1,637 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (£27) | £229 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (£311) | £1,818 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (£184) | £1,060 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (£23) | £190 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (£8) | £26 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (£233) | £324 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (£131) | £83 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (£3.24) | £7 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (£2.06) | £16 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (£44) | £73 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (£88) | £81 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (£63) | £83 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (£15,831) | £25,126 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (£0.66) | £1.44 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (£25) | £85 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (£3.31) | £5.04 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (£5.99) | £8 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (£9) | £74 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (£3.17) | £4.77 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (£1.49) | £1.97 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (£2.79) | £3.78 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (£2.02) | £2.39 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (£1.80) | £1.77 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (£5.10) | £14 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (£14) | £40 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (£5.88) | £19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (£17) | £124 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (£21) | £69 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (£4.34) | £11 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (£2.22) | £3.71 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (£2.04) | £5.75 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (£408) | £537 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (£0.18) | £0.28 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (£20) | £35 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (£2.29) | £14 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,863 prices entered by 1,404 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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