Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (£11) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (£7) | £7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (£2.35) | £3.43 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (£0.91) | £1.11 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (£2.30) | £3.52 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (£1.50) | £1.91 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (£3.47) | £4.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (£1.50) | £2.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (£0.98) | £0.93 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (£1.11) | £1.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (£4.75) | £8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (£1.72) | £2.24 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (£0.61) | £1.12 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (£552) | £2,047 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (£344) | £1,348 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (£43) | £218 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (£375) | £1,168 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (£278) | £821 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (£38) | £133 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (£11) | £26 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (£299) | £306 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (£176) | £93 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (£4.16) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (£4.30) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,386 (£66) | £63 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (£39) | £32 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (£100) | £68 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (£90) | £70 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (£19,557) | £25,223 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (£0.67) | £1.52 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (£20) | £91 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (£4.47) | £4.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (£14) | £112 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (£4.04) | £3.78 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (£2.07) | £1.71 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (£3.31) | £3.49 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (£1.91) | £2.13 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (£1.65) | £1.81 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (£7) | £14 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (£8) | £19 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (£32) | £153 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (£36) | £58 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (£7) | £10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (£3.53) | £3.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (£2.58) | £4.90 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (£811) | £412 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (£0.14) | £0.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (£21) | £34 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (£2.29) | £13 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,591 prices entered by 1,665 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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