Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $651 (£5.03) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $473 (£3.65) | £5.77 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $157 (£1.21) | £3.17 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (£0.53) | £0.86 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $147 (£1.13) | £2.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (£0.69) | £1.89 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (£2.20) | £3.72 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (£0.84) | £1.92 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (£0.40) | £0.90 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (£0.64) | £1.73 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (£2.24) | £8 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (£1.14) | £1.95 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (£0.31) | £0.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,460 (£297) | £1,760 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,966 (£193) | £1,041 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,465 (£34) | £146 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,581 (£205) | £1,004 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,305 (£134) | £805 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (£27) | £91 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,441 (£11) | £25 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,674 (£283) | £318 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,000 (£123) | £75 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $365 (£2.82) | £6 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (£2.09) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,128 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (£20) | £31 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,500 (£58) | £72 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,188 (£48) | £69 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (£16,226) | £20,789 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (£0.56) | £1.18 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,657 (£13) | £81 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (£2.29) | £3.09 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (£4.87) | £9 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (£10) | £76 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (£2.14) | £3.19 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (£1.31) | £1.50 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (£1.76) | £3.31 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (£0.92) | £1.85 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $136 (£1.05) | £1.41 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (£4.03) | £14 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (£11) | £30 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $713 (£5.50) | £18 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,262 (£17) | £136 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (£18) | £55 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (£3.31) | £9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $174 (£1.34) | £3.08 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (£1.25) | £4.50 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (£524) | £429 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (£0.15) | £0.11 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,067 (£16) | £31 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (£1.40) | £12 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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