Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (ARS $3,969) | ARS $4,536 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (ARS $3,017) | ARS $3,001 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (ARS $1,406) | ARS $1,027 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (ARS $606) | ARS $384 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (ARS $1,378) | ARS $987 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (ARS $469) | ARS $653 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (ARS $1,884) | ARS $1,472 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (ARS $755) | ARS $647 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (ARS $349) | ARS $421 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (ARS $958) | ARS $466 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (ARS $6,073) | ARS $2,067 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $810) | ARS $745 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (ARS $426) | ARS $271 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 299% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (ARS $943,303) | ARS $220,079 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (ARS $673,996) | ARS $138,696 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (ARS $84,376) | ARS $19,149 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (ARS $566,993) | ARS $148,310 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (ARS $381,754) | ARS $108,186 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (ARS $61,947) | ARS $18,444 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (ARS $31,476) | ARS $4,739 | + 564% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (ARS $88,717) | ARS $129,668 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (ARS $33,820) | ARS $76,379 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (ARS $4,066) | ARS $1,760 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (ARS $3,499) | ARS $1,565 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (ARS $18,482) | ARS $27,451 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (ARS $17,673) | ARS $16,082 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (ARS $32,557) | ARS $43,119 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (ARS $32,401) | ARS $38,412 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (ARS $8,877,084) | ARS $8,086,590 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (ARS $295) | ARS $283 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (ARS $9,350) | ARS $5,446 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (ARS $1,281) | ARS $1,844 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (ARS $2,881) | ARS $3,074 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (ARS $25,912) | ARS $7,795 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (ARS $2,636) | ARS $1,910 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (ARS $1,622) | ARS $887 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (ARS $2,180) | ARS $1,370 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (ARS $1,212) | ARS $819 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (ARS $1,135) | ARS $713 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (ARS $3,988) | ARS $2,959 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (ARS $16,090) | ARS $7,896 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (ARS $8,774) | ARS $3,201 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (ARS $30,462) | ARS $13,874 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (ARS $27,857) | ARS $15,435 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (ARS $7,678) | ARS $2,262 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (ARS $1,960) | ARS $1,391 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (ARS $3,773) | ARS $1,087 | + 247% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (ARS $185,641) | ARS $352,941 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (ARS $68) | ARS $75 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (ARS $24,789) | ARS $8,937 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (ARS $1,883) | ARS $953 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Argentina
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