Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 140% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (ARS $1,101) | ARS $459 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (ARS $539) | ARS $335 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (ARS $360) | ARS $126 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (ARS $134) | ARS $58 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (ARS $306) | ARS $109 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (ARS $145) | ARS $64 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (ARS $564) | ARS $247 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (ARS $183) | ARS $72 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.19 (ARS $103) | ARS $38 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (ARS $236) | ARS $68 | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (ARS $1,454) | ARS $243 | + 498% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (ARS $150) | ARS $121 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (ARS $78) | ARS $35 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 311% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (ARS $147,197) | ARS $30,054 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (ARS $100,596) | ARS $19,973 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 715 (ARS $14,116) | ARS $3,893 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,062 (ARS $100,011) | ARS $21,319 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,492 (ARS $68,992) | ARS $14,269 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 397 (ARS $7,852) | ARS $3,039 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (ARS $5,917) | ARS $1,267 | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (ARS $21,358) | ARS $25,297 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (ARS $6,091) | ARS $10,232 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (ARS $822) | ARS $315 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (ARS $649) | ARS $203 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (ARS $4,520) | ARS $3,029 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (ARS $4,339) | ARS $2,026 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (ARS $7,046) | ARS $4,797 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (ARS $7,521) | ARS $4,367 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (ARS $1,700,171) | ARS $1,419,320 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.17 (ARS $43) | ARS $57 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (ARS $4,399) | ARS $1,332 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (ARS $392) | ARS $250 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (ARS $1,076) | ARS $549 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (ARS $5,698) | ARS $966 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (ARS $494) | ARS $236 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (ARS $328) | ARS $134 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (ARS $391) | ARS $197 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (ARS $229) | ARS $100 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (ARS $266) | ARS $113 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (ARS $1,340) | ARS $419 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 134% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (ARS $3,569) | ARS $1,058 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (ARS $1,591) | ARS $581 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (ARS $10,383) | ARS $1,820 | + 470% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (ARS $6,705) | ARS $1,720 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (ARS $1,463) | ARS $338 | + 333% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (ARS $481) | ARS $137 | + 251% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (ARS $887) | ARS $130 | + 583% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (ARS $32,642) | ARS $48,708 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (ARS $14) | ARS $14 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (ARS $7,189) | ARS $1,754 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (ARS $413) | ARS $133 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,876 prices entered by 1,872 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in Argentina
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