Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,105 (£11) | £13 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,203 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,108 (£2.45) | £3.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $437 (£0.96) | £1.13 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,181 (£2.61) | £3.51 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $849 (£1.87) | £1.98 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,651 (£3.64) | £4.40 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $790 (£1.74) | £1.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $494 (£1.09) | £0.92 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $519 (£1.14) | £1.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,294 (£5.06) | £8 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $983 (£2.17) | £2.30 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $298 (£0.66) | £1.13 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $296,035 (£653) | £1,924 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $168,515 (£372) | £1,352 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,722 (£52) | £209 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,480 (£425) | £1,200 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $129,310 (£285) | £877 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $13,834 (£31) | £132 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,634 (£12) | £25 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $147,895 (£326) | £326 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $81,086 (£179) | £90 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (£3.92) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,516 (£3.34) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $36,125 (£80) | £63 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,910 (£44) | £32 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $51,187 (£113) | £69 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,771 (£97) | £72 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,879,500 (£28,412) | £25,985 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $311 (£0.69) | £1.50 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,118 (£22) | £83 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,817 (£6) | £4.48 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,097 (£9) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,004 (£13) | £91 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (£2.82) | £4.23 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,102 (£2.43) | £1.60 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,353 (£2.98) | £3.61 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $947 (£2.09) | £2.23 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $828 (£1.83) | £1.80 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,011 (£7) | £14 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,383 (£18) | £38 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,971 (£9) | £19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,404 (£38) | £148 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $14,983 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,549 (£3.42) | £3.31 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,090 (£2.40) | £4.99 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (£825) | £459 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (£0.20) | £0.11 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (£20) | £33 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (£2.16) | £13 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,444 prices entered by 1,552 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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