Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 121% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (ARS $1,429) | ARS $652 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.78 (ARS $738) | ARS $471 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (ARS $405) | ARS $156 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (ARS $110) | ARS $68 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (ARS $328) | ARS $146 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (ARS $241) | ARS $89 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.76 (ARS $480) | ARS $282 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (ARS $246) | ARS $108 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (ARS $115) | ARS $51 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (ARS $220) | ARS $82 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $1,018) | ARS $290 | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (ARS $248) | ARS $147 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (ARS $119) | ARS $40 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 319% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,746 (ARS $222,786) | ARS $37,840 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,038 (ARS $132,462) | ARS $24,596 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £144 (ARS $18,382) | ARS $4,425 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £978 (ARS $124,798) | ARS $26,298 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £809 (ARS $103,255) | ARS $17,124 | + 503% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £95 (ARS $12,152) | ARS $3,519 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (ARS $3,231) | ARS $1,437 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (ARS $40,566) | ARS $36,315 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (ARS $9,541) | ARS $15,909 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $798) | ARS $362 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (ARS $1,511) | ARS $270 | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (ARS $8,245) | ARS $4,059 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (ARS $3,995) | ARS $2,626 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (ARS $9,212) | ARS $7,488 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (ARS $8,860) | ARS $6,163 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 194% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,789 (ARS $2,653,034) | ARS $2,090,860 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (ARS $150) | ARS $72 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (ARS $10,335) | ARS $1,636 | + 532% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 141% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.03 (ARS $387) | ARS $298 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (ARS $1,136) | ARS $629 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (ARS $10,005) | ARS $1,229 | + 714% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (ARS $407) | ARS $278 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (ARS $189) | ARS $170 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (ARS $422) | ARS $228 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (ARS $240) | ARS $119 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (ARS $181) | ARS $135 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (ARS $1,839) | ARS $520 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (ARS $3,846) | ARS $1,389 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (ARS $2,302) | ARS $698 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (ARS $17,296) | ARS $2,334 | + 641% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (ARS $7,037) | ARS $2,303 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (ARS $1,110) | ARS $429 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.09 (ARS $395) | ARS $172 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.51 (ARS $575) | ARS $161 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (ARS $54,686) | ARS $67,248 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (ARS $14) | ARS $19 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (ARS $4,032) | ARS $2,066 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (ARS $1,495) | ARS $181 | + 726% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 176% more expensive than in Argentina
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