Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (ARS $12,596) | ARS $15,465 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (ARS $8,687) | ARS $10,807 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (ARS $5,151) | ARS $3,202 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (ARS $1,654) | ARS $1,427 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (ARS $3,422) | ARS $2,753 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $3,023 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (ARS $7,810) | ARS $5,678 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ARS $2,408) | ARS $2,331 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (ARS $1,044) | ARS $1,181 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (ARS $2,912) | ARS $1,666 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (ARS $16,863) | ARS $5,386 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $2,162) | ARS $2,644 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $894 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (ARS $2,149,300) | ARS $898,023 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (ARS $1,677,039) | ARS $546,854 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (ARS $199,001) | ARS $81,356 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (ARS $1,860,346) | ARS $522,070 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (ARS $1,116,426) | ARS $315,139 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (ARS $137,559) | ARS $52,199 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (ARS $60,775) | ARS $19,073 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (ARS $210,832) | ARS $454,005 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (ARS $84,124) | ARS $293,391 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (ARS $10,202) | ARS $6,745 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (ARS $12,371) | ARS $6,278 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (ARS $52,840) | ARS $89,678 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (ARS $53,458) | ARS $68,410 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (ARS $121,034) | ARS $142,023 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (ARS $154,159) | ARS $152,075 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (ARS $30,325,978) | ARS $23,542,400 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (ARS $787) | ARS $1,040 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (ARS $48,695) | ARS $37,909 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (ARS $5,699) | ARS $7,924 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (ARS $19,290) | ARS $14,568 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (ARS $92,541) | ARS $20,575 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (ARS $6,674) | ARS $4,024 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (ARS $4,416) | ARS $2,461 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (ARS $5,705) | ARS $4,502 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (ARS $2,932) | ARS $3,511 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (ARS $4,823) | ARS $3,210 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (ARS $13,133) | ARS $8,650 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (ARS $48,050) | ARS $33,475 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (ARS $23,531) | ARS $13,842 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (ARS $118,172) | ARS $86,894 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (ARS $96,547) | ARS $51,673 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (ARS $21,613) | ARS $9,143 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (ARS $6,466) | ARS $4,237 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (ARS $9,995) | ARS $3,341 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (ARS $559,132) | ARS $1,596,490 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (ARS $189) | ARS $548 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (ARS $72,288) | ARS $28,704 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (ARS $4,808) | ARS $4,309 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,530 prices entered by 856 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Argentina
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