Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (ARS $2,634) | ARS $2,510 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (ARS $1,239) | ARS $1,441 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.42 (ARS $692) | ARS $484 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (ARS $186) | ARS $177 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (ARS $580) | ARS $367 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (ARS $422) | ARS $256 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.10 (ARS $831) | ARS $718 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (ARS $415) | ARS $310 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (ARS $166) | ARS $154 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (ARS $349) | ARS $250 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (ARS $1,654) | ARS $960 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (ARS $395) | ARS $372 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (ARS $219) | ARS $123 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 231% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,062 (ARS $417,375) | ARS $112,466 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,530 (ARS $309,697) | ARS $71,474 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £178 (ARS $35,989) | ARS $8,139 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,273 (ARS $257,654) | ARS $66,227 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (ARS $209,386) | ARS $43,671 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £129 (ARS $26,109) | ARS $5,616 | + 365% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (ARS $5,120) | ARS $2,964 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £272 (ARS $55,000) | ARS $75,473 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (ARS $17,583) | ARS $36,983 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (ARS $1,233) | ARS $972 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (ARS $2,672) | ARS $603 | + 343% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (ARS $13,452) | ARS $12,454 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (ARS $6,501) | ARS $6,905 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (ARS $15,013) | ARS $26,484 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (ARS $15,343) | ARS $26,487 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 184% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,836 (ARS $4,623,222) | ARS $4,214,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (ARS $346) | ARS $164 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £92 (ARS $18,613) | ARS $2,920 | + 537% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (ARS $662) | ARS $995 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (ARS $1,787) | ARS $1,803 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (ARS $17,420) | ARS $3,028 | + 475% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.43 (ARS $694) | ARS $615 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 (ARS $339) | ARS $374 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.51 (ARS $710) | ARS $527 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.14 (ARS $434) | ARS $396 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (ARS $307) | ARS $343 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (ARS $2,592) | ARS $1,415 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (ARS $7,043) | ARS $3,362 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (ARS $4,440) | ARS $1,716 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £113 (ARS $22,860) | ARS $5,160 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (ARS $12,414) | ARS $5,675 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (ARS $1,928) | ARS $1,004 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 (ARS $642) | ARS $526 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.14 (ARS $1,040) | ARS $454 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (ARS $108,670) | ARS $171,334 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (ARS $27) | ARS $42 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (ARS $7,699) | ARS $4,634 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (ARS $2,404) | ARS $424 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 99% more expensive than in Argentina
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