- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Australia
- Buenos Aires
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22 (AU$1.07) | AU$17 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $20 (AU$1.00) | AU$9 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $59 (AU$2.96) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $2.30 (AU$0.11) | AU$1.50 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $41 (AU$2.04) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (AU$1.79) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $14 (AU$0.70) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 (AU$2.00) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 (AU$0.99) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.83 (AU$0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $159 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $53 (AU$2.63) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.75 (AU$0.24) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,742 (AU$87) | AU$1,271 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,091 (AU$751) | AU$2,559 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,361 (AU$117) | AU$645 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,291 (AU$761) | AU$1,290 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,057 (AU$500) | AU$860 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,333 (AU$66) | AU$215 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $109 (AU$5.44) | AU$55 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,208 (AU$607) | AU$668 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,673 (AU$183) | AU$100 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $197 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $117 (AU$5.81) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 3% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,872 (AU$93) | AU$100 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,359 (AU$68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,158 (AU$107) | AU$90 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,290 (AU$114) | AU$150 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $436,856 (AU$21,737) | AU$25,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $3.40 (AU$0.17) | AU$1.31 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $58 (AU$2.86) | AU$20 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $202 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $85 (AU$4.21) | AU$15 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $171 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $544 (AU$27) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $84 (AU$4.16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $55 (AU$2.71) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $80 (AU$3.98) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $44 (AU$2.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (AU$2.81) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $207 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $521 (AU$26) | AU$47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $346 (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,635 (AU$81) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $88 (AU$4.37) | AU$100 | - 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $159 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $65 (AU$3.25) | AU$5.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6 (AU$0.32) | AU$4.00 | - 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,829 (AU$738) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.04 (AU$0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (AU$56) | AU$52 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4.86 (AU$0.24) | AU$20 | - 99% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,263 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04976
AUD
/
ARS
Do you live in Albury? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in LA is 17% cheaper than in New York
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lima (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Canberra (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ballarat (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dunedin (New Zealand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Suva (Fiji)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São Paulo (Brazil)
Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,600
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$1,836
(ARS $36,895)
in Buenos Aires.
Recent Prices Added
- 250 g of local cheese in Yekaterinburg costs руб 240 (14 minutes ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Eindhoven costs €5.00 (32 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Belo Horizonte costs R$ 5.00 (32 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Coimbra costs €7 (38 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Melbourne costs AU$3.50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Gweru costs $4,000 (about 1 hour ago)