Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,400 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 33 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,967 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $654 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $262 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $604 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $379 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,121 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $615 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $295 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 3.84 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $384 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,383 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $508 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $227 (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 4.75 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $186,326 (Dirham 3,284) | Dirham 10,327 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $117,503 (Dirham 2,071) | Dirham 7,900 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,407 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 989 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $157,542 (Dirham 2,777) | Dirham 6,077 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $86,736 (Dirham 1,529) | Dirham 4,308 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,495 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 558 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,235 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 366 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,715 (Dirham 1,616) | Dirham 1,419 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $38,204 (Dirham 673) | Dirham 338 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,554 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 50 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $897 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 51 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 51% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,426 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 197 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,486 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 190 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,605 (Dirham 592) | Dirham 343 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $33,253 (Dirham 586) | Dirham 348 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,526,170 (Dirham 97,394) | Dirham 89,840 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $212 (Dirham 3.74) | Dirham 3.82 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,869 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 80 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,805 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 29 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $893 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,483 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 56 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,802 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 382 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $854 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $541 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $804 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $604 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $445 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,702 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 62 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,152 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 188 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,403 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 91 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,728 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 783 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,268 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 259 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,992 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 64 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $792 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $816 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 40 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $432,030 (Dirham 7,614) | Dirham 2,128 | + 258% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (Dirham 1.01) | Dirham 0.67 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,711 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 255 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $763 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,649 prices entered by 522 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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