- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Australia
- Buenos Aires
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (AU$1.39) | AU$17 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (AU$1.29) | AU$9 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $58 (AU$3.72) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (AU$0.15) | AU$1.50 | - 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $38 (AU$2.46) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (AU$2.39) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (AU$0.91) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (AU$2.62) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 (AU$1.29) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (AU$0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $140 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $51 (AU$3.27) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (AU$0.31) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (AU$112) | AU$1,271 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,109 (AU$908) | AU$2,559 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,374 (AU$153) | AU$645 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,447 (AU$930) | AU$1,290 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,626 (AU$620) | AU$860 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,521 (AU$98) | AU$215 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (AU$7) | AU$55 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,893 (AU$765) | AU$668 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,580 (AU$230) | AU$100 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $208 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $109 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,854 (AU$119) | AU$100 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,276 (AU$82) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,203 (AU$142) | AU$90 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,495 (AU$161) | AU$150 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $429,485 (AU$27,643) | AU$25,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (AU$0.22) | AU$1.31 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (AU$3.70) | AU$20 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $196 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $105 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $197 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $584 (AU$38) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $84 (AU$5.38) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $55 (AU$3.53) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $80 (AU$5.12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $41 (AU$2.65) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (AU$3.63) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $206 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $527 (AU$34) | AU$47 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $299 (AU$19) | AU$33 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,378 (AU$89) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (AU$5.65) | AU$100 | - 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $162 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $65 (AU$4.16) | AU$5.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (AU$0.41) | AU$4.00 | - 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,802 (AU$953) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (AU$0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,050 (AU$68) | AU$52 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (AU$0.31) | AU$20 | - 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,268 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06436
AUD
/
ARS
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,700
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,147
(ARS $33,356)
in Buenos Aires.
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