Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (ARS $1,571) | ARS $1,404 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (ARS $1,045) | ARS $956 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (ARS $494) | ARS $363 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (ARS $233) | ARS $132 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (ARS $463) | ARS $257 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.14 (ARS $176) | ARS $217 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (ARS $722) | ARS $549 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (ARS $265) | ARS $213 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (ARS $138) | ARS $88 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (ARS $430) | ARS $185 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (ARS $1,830) | ARS $689 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $264) | ARS $251 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.50 (ARS $154) | ARS $92 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 269% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,999 (ARS $307,510) | ARS $81,264 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,219 (ARS $212,488) | ARS $48,541 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (ARS $21,028) | ARS $5,777 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,502 (ARS $188,018) | ARS $53,291 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,838 (ARS $131,137) | ARS $34,479 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 468 (ARS $15,983) | ARS $5,509 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 346 (ARS $11,815) | ARS $2,285 | + 417% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,326 (ARS $45,307) | ARS $54,435 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (ARS $13,464) | ARS $31,371 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (ARS $1,348) | ARS $683 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (ARS $1,476) | ARS $514 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (ARS $8,123) | ARS $8,772 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (ARS $7,153) | ARS $6,221 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (ARS $11,332) | ARS $18,010 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 318 (ARS $10,878) | ARS $13,852 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,593 (ARS $3,232,268) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.14 (ARS $107) | ARS $120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 302 (ARS $10,334) | ARS $2,421 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 119% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (ARS $908) | ARS $588 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 46 (ARS $1,570) | ARS $950 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (ARS $10,601) | ARS $2,261 | + 369% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (ARS $697) | ARS $507 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (ARS $765) | ARS $327 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (ARS $659) | ARS $407 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 16 (ARS $541) | ARS $244 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (ARS $458) | ARS $254 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (ARS $1,468) | ARS $1,049 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (ARS $6,867) | ARS $2,757 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 95 (ARS $3,229) | ARS $1,160 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 455 (ARS $15,547) | ARS $3,362 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (ARS $9,330) | ARS $4,295 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 99 (ARS $3,382) | ARS $747 | + 353% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (ARS $660) | ARS $422 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (ARS $1,549) | ARS $330 | + 370% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,105 (ARS $71,917) | ARS $104,887 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (ARS $16) | ARS $28 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 300 (ARS $10,263) | ARS $3,961 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (ARS $609) | ARS $316 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 108% more expensive than in Argentina
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