Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $630 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 45 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $453 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 29 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (Dirham 2.73) | Dirham 7 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (Dirham 5.85) | Dirham 14 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $274 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (Dirham 2.01) | Dirham 4.63 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (Dirham 3.26) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 79 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 8 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (Dirham 1.59) | Dirham 4.70 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,022 (Dirham 1,507) | Dirham 7,687 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,003 (Dirham 977) | Dirham 5,728 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,432 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 686 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 (Dirham 1,014) | Dirham 4,844 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 (Dirham 664) | Dirham 3,415 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 365 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 277 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,434 (Dirham 1,443) | Dirham 950 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,057 (Dirham 613) | Dirham 375 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 37 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 231 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 199 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,809 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 342 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 345 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,020,620 (Dirham 82,260) | Dirham 85,543 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 2.06 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,556 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 127 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 50 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,167 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 260 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 12 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 12 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $506 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 71 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 189 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 83 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 595 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 263 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 74 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 45 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (Dirham 2,701) | Dirham 2,008 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.64 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,994 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 297 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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