Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 42 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 32 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 3.66 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (Dirham 4.97) | Dirham 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 64 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 4.47 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (Dirham 2,478) | Dirham 9,818 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (Dirham 1,544) | Dirham 6,908 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 885 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (Dirham 1,683) | Dirham 5,950 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (Dirham 1,249) | Dirham 4,006 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 650 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 330 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (Dirham 1,341) | Dirham 931 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (Dirham 790) | Dirham 355 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 43 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 37 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 194 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 185 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 340 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 340 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (Dirham 87,193) | Dirham 95,977 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 3.08 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 98 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 13 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 30 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 272 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 23 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 43 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 169 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 92 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 320 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 292 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 81 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 40 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (Dirham 3,640) | Dirham 1,948 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 0.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 260 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,493 prices entered by 1,259 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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