Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 132% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (ARS $1,111) | ARS $631 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (ARS $706) | ARS $451 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (ARS $490) | ARS $151 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (ARS $170) | ARS $67 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (ARS $355) | ARS $143 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (ARS $169) | ARS $87 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (ARS $575) | ARS $273 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ARS $217) | ARS $103 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (ARS $114) | ARS $49 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (ARS $330) | ARS $80 | + 313% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (ARS $1,996) | ARS $284 | + 603% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $193) | ARS $145 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (ARS $115) | ARS $39 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 327% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (ARS $188,676) | ARS $36,839 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (ARS $140,604) | ARS $23,854 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (ARS $16,844) | ARS $4,442 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (ARS $118,907) | ARS $24,903 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (ARS $83,817) | ARS $16,320 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (ARS $8,955) | ARS $3,492 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (ARS $6,792) | ARS $1,429 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (ARS $23,324) | ARS $35,400 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (ARS $9,214) | ARS $14,949 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (ARS $914) | ARS $349 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (ARS $799) | ARS $262 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (ARS $5,533) | ARS $3,860 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (ARS $5,071) | ARS $2,403 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (ARS $8,306) | ARS $6,812 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (ARS $8,480) | ARS $5,666 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (ARS $2,099,722) | ARS $2,025,700 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (ARS $51) | ARS $69 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (ARS $3,123) | ARS $1,562 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 169% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (ARS $450) | ARS $289 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (ARS $1,228) | ARS $618 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (ARS $6,379) | ARS $1,172 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (ARS $748) | ARS $260 | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (ARS $417) | ARS $163 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (ARS $453) | ARS $219 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (ARS $290) | ARS $114 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (ARS $307) | ARS $129 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (ARS $1,851) | ARS $505 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (ARS $4,649) | ARS $1,315 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (ARS $2,060) | ARS $673 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (ARS $14,595) | ARS $2,186 | + 568% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (ARS $6,465) | ARS $2,201 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (ARS $1,805) | ARS $404 | + 347% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (ARS $526) | ARS $167 | + 214% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (ARS $1,104) | ARS $154 | + 617% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (ARS $49,290) | ARS $66,358 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (ARS $16) | ARS $18 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (ARS $7,286) | ARS $1,988 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (ARS $483) | ARS $171 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Argentina
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