Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 47 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 34 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 6 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 6.00 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 4.20 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 62 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 5.25 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,104,440 (Dirham 4,167) | Dirham 7,929 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,796 (Dirham 2,025) | Dirham 5,679 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,662 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 716 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (Dirham 1,913) | Dirham 5,946 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (Dirham 1,184) | Dirham 3,861 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 523 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $22,105 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 210 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (Dirham 1,960) | Dirham 782 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (Dirham 1,090) | Dirham 308 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 38 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 41 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 51% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 203 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 205 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (Dirham 588) | Dirham 465 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (Dirham 521) | Dirham 592 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,052,600 (Dirham 117,163) | Dirham 104,954 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,072 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 3.00 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,387 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 98 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 22 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 74 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 356 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 11 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,335 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 50 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Argentina | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,030 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 185 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 92 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 454 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 491 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 85 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 38 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (Dirham 4,557) | Dirham 2,148 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (Dirham 2.07) | Dirham 0.73 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,260 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 278 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,503 prices entered by 838 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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