Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $642 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 17 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 21 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $159 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (﷼ 2.62) | ﷼ 4.13 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 6 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (﷼ 3.62) | ﷼ 3.99 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $284 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (﷼ 4.20) | ﷼ 5.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (﷼ 2.02) | ﷼ 3.23 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (﷼ 3.44) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 5.81 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (﷼ 1.75) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $44,048 (﷼ 1,832) | ﷼ 2,401 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,191 (﷼ 1,298) | ﷼ 1,356 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,058 (﷼ 169) | ﷼ 100 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,780 (﷼ 1,322) | ﷼ 4,098 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,606 (﷼ 816) | ﷼ 1,997 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,088 (﷼ 128) | ﷼ 70 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 127 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,703 (﷼ 1,444) | ﷼ 904 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (﷼ 615) | ﷼ 289 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 27 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 30 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (﷼ 161) | ﷼ 107 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (﷼ 107) | ﷼ 300 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (﷼ 281) | ﷼ 337 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (﷼ 229) | ﷼ 285 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,066,100 (﷼ 85,954) | ﷼ 97,103 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (﷼ 2.74) | ﷼ 1.04 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,260 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 600 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $433 (﷼ 18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $581 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 71 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,185 (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 53 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 478% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 14 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 13 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (﷼ 4.97) | ﷼ 7 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (﷼ 5.74) | ﷼ 6 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $578 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 15 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,391 (﷼ 58) | ﷼ 45 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $695 (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,386 (﷼ 99) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,163 (﷼ 90) | ﷼ 125 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $390 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $193 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,592 (﷼ 2,562) | ﷼ 1,476 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (﷼ 0.73) | ﷼ 0.55 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,261 (﷼ 94) | ﷼ 327 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 20 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,769 prices entered by 709 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 7,400 in Tabuk you would need to make just about ﷼ 3,752 (ARS $90,188) in Buenos Aires.
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