Cost of living in Argentina compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,234 (£13) | £14 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,340 (£9) | £8 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,586 (£2.83) | £3.88 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,545 (£1.22) | £1.16 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,372 (£2.66) | £3.64 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,987 (£2.35) | £2.69 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,446 (£4.29) | £5.12 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,790 (£2.20) | £2.15 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,490 (£1.17) | £0.95 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,144 (£1.69) | £2.12 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,995 (£5.51) | £9 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,854 (£2.25) | £2.20 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $967 (£0.76) | £1.07 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $932,120 (£735) | £2,666 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $500,279 (£394) | £1,706 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $117,820 (£93) | £205 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $525,884 (£415) | £1,717 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $325,577 (£257) | £1,054 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $97,416 (£77) | £160 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,146 (£19) | £28 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $527,501 (£416) | £304 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,822 (£217) | £83 | + 161% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,649 (£5.24) | £9 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,349 (£3.43) | £15 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 67% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $130,881 (£103) | £74 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,693 (£67) | £33 | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,537 (£117) | £83 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,843 (£121) | £83 | + 46% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,911,400 (£25,156) | £27,793 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,070 (£0.84) | £1.45 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $45,276 (£36) | £86 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,518 (£11) | £4.45 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $31,002 (£24) | £8 | + 221% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,795 (£20) | £61 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,624 (£4.43) | £4.19 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,102 (£2.45) | £1.93 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,507 (£4.34) | £4.50 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,648 (£2.88) | £2.22 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,315 (£3.40) | £1.84 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,648 (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Argentina | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $33,819 (£27) | £37 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,174 (£9) | £23 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,333 (£41) | £122 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $53,422 (£42) | £65 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,903 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,512 (£3.56) | £3.69 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,307 (£4.18) | £5.66 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (£952) | £543 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (£0.43) | £0.14 | + 220% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,418 (£23) | £40 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,991 (£3.93) | £15 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,984 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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