Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,086 (AU$37) | AU$17 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,192 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,433 (AU$7) | AU$5.37 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,669 (AU$2.54) | AU$1.51 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,532 (AU$5.37) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,106 (AU$4.73) | AU$8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $9,056 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,403 (AU$3.66) | AU$4.49 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,257 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.37 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,768 (AU$2.69) | AU$5.22 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,165 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,006 (AU$4.57) | AU$3.51 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,348 (AU$2.05) | AU$2.53 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,259,480 (AU$1,916) | AU$2,816 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $974,573 (AU$1,483) | AU$1,690 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $156,157 (AU$238) | AU$208 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $599,428 (AU$912) | AU$1,721 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $384,365 (AU$585) | AU$1,079 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $57,935 (AU$88) | AU$180 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $27,085 (AU$41) | AU$63 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $419,422 (AU$638) | AU$725 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $278,114 (AU$423) | AU$215 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,668 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,960 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 182% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $142,409 (AU$217) | AU$93 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $119,580 (AU$182) | AU$52 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,373 (AU$223) | AU$131 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $196,692 (AU$299) | AU$111 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $28,451,700 (AU$43,292) | AU$30,626 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (AU$1.88) | AU$1.77 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $26,725 (AU$41) | AU$108 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $22,630 (AU$34) | AU$27 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,680 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $14,852 (AU$23) | AU$18 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,143 (AU$41) | AU$70 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,136 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,094 (AU$4.71) | AU$5.16 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,907 (AU$7) | AU$5.53 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $4,238 (AU$6) | AU$2.93 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,955 (AU$4.50) | AU$4.17 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,053 (AU$20) | AU$29 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $48,750 (AU$74) | AU$59 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,891 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $104,204 (AU$159) | AU$114 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $82,264 (AU$125) | AU$116 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,134 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,161 (AU$9) | AU$5.00 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,945 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,687,110 (AU$2,567) | AU$720 | + 257% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $626 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $40,861 (AU$62) | AU$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,502 (AU$5.33) | AU$30 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,689 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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