Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $445 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 56 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $322 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $119 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $57 (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 7 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $100 (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $62 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $236 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $68 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $36 (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 4.60 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $65 (Dirham 3.40) | Dirham 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $230 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 74 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $115 (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (Dirham 1.84) | Dirham 3.81 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,847 (Dirham 1,501) | Dirham 7,551 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $19,031 (Dirham 990) | Dirham 5,163 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,819 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 739 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $20,077 (Dirham 1,045) | Dirham 5,089 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,437 (Dirham 699) | Dirham 3,458 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,908 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 394 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,249 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 309 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $22,175 (Dirham 1,154) | Dirham 1,114 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,944 (Dirham 465) | Dirham 308 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $302 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 43 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $196 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 33 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,894 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 216 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,943 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 207 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,467 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 361 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,033 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 381 | - 45% | |
| 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 $1,228,840 (Dirham 63,955) | Dirham 82,712 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $56 (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 2.19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,274 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 245 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $246 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $462 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 54 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $930 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 289 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $241 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $129 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $98 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 12 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $112 (Dirham 5.85) | Dirham 14 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $397 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 69 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $959 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 179 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $553 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 82 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,768 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 482 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,597 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 341 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $296 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 72 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $136 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 23 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $129 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 45 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $40,639 (Dirham 2,115) | Dirham 1,607 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (Dirham 0.58) | Dirham 0.71 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,710 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 363 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $127 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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