- Cost of Living
- Argentina
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- Mendoza
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mendoza, Argentina compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $126 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $105 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (AU$2.52) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.50 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $32 (AU$2.04) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $23 (AU$1.48) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $84 (AU$5.41) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $26 (AU$1.67) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (AU$0.73) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (AU$1.60) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $74 (AU$4.77) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $46 (AU$2.98) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $8 (AU$0.51) | - | - | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,425 (AU$739) | AU$1,271 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $6,365 (AU$412) | AU$2,559 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $702 (AU$45) | AU$645 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,208 (AU$402) | AU$1,290 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,752 (AU$243) | AU$860 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $683 (AU$44) | AU$215 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $589 (AU$38) | AU$55 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $9,065 (AU$587) | AU$668 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,687 (AU$174) | AU$100 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $91 (AU$5.89) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $62 (AU$4.00) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,168 (AU$76) | AU$100 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $999 (AU$65) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,786 (AU$116) | AU$90 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,716 (AU$176) | AU$150 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $344,257 (AU$22,278) | AU$25,000 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $20 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.31 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $305 (AU$20) | AU$20 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $44 (AU$2.85) | AU$15 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $101 (AU$7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $426 (AU$28) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $49 (AU$3.16) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $34 (AU$2.21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $39 (AU$2.51) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $24 (AU$1.56) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $21 (AU$1.37) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $100 (AU$6) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $272 (AU$18) | AU$47 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $220 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $566 (AU$37) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $527 (AU$34) | AU$100 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $81 (AU$5.23) | AU$16 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $41 (AU$2.66) | AU$5.00 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $57 (AU$3.70) | AU$4.00 | - 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $14,976 (AU$969) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.86 (AU$0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $322 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $27 (AU$1.77) | AU$20 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06471
AUD
/
ARS
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Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,800
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,400
(ARS $37,090)
in Mendoza.
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