Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $406 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 55 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $298 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $112 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 17 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $89 (Dirham 5.06) | Dirham 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $57 (Dirham 3.21) | Dirham 6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $217 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $64 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 4.19 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 15 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $219 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 81 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $105 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 4.03 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,950 (Dirham 1,581) | Dirham 7,481 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,994 (Dirham 1,018) | Dirham 5,203 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,818 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 710 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,462 (Dirham 1,101) | Dirham 5,010 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,180 (Dirham 746) | Dirham 3,384 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,833 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 435 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,213 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 316 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $20,348 (Dirham 1,151) | Dirham 1,225 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,073 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 328 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $282 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 38 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 35 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,734 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 203 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,816 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 203 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,156 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 382 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,897 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 364 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,042,890 (Dirham 58,992) | Dirham 84,221 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 2.28 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,195 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 234 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $227 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 62 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,005 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 253 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $215 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $118 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $185 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $90 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 10 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 12 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $378 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $885 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 167 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $522 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 82 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,820 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 352 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,535 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 311 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $270 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 71 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $127 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 46 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (Dirham 1,995) | Dirham 1,625 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (Dirham 0.58) | Dirham 0.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,640 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 379 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $118 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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