Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,405 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,298 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,069 (AU$4.78) | AU$5.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $409 (AU$1.83) | AU$1.43 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,197 (AU$5.35) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $692 (AU$3.09) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,797 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $741 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.50 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $460 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.51 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $629 (AU$2.81) | AU$5.22 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,528 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $757 (AU$3.38) | AU$3.51 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 (AU$1.49) | AU$2.58 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% 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 $398,149 (AU$1,778) | AU$2,541 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $216,924 (AU$969) | AU$1,571 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $25,319 (AU$113) | AU$208 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $264,169 (AU$1,180) | AU$1,462 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $172,460 (AU$770) | AU$1,139 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $12,915 (AU$58) | AU$180 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,967 (AU$22) | AU$63 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,242 (AU$577) | AU$725 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58,934 (AU$263) | AU$215 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,597 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,554 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 74% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,414 (AU$154) | AU$93 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,940 (AU$89) | AU$52 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,142 (AU$242) | AU$128 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,722 (AU$213) | AU$111 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% 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 $11,745,700 (AU$52,465) | AU$27,952 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $337 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.72 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,165 (AU$28) | AU$108 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,790 (AU$12) | AU$27 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,605 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,103 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,531 (AU$29) | AU$70 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,667 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $859 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.95 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,068 (AU$9) | AU$5.53 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,013 (AU$4.52) | AU$2.66 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $841 (AU$3.76) | AU$3.81 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,552 (AU$20) | AU$27 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,682 (AU$43) | AU$65 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,100 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,415 (AU$64) | AU$114 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $17,681 (AU$79) | AU$114 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,467 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,601 (AU$7) | AU$4.93 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,305 (AU$5.83) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $359,663 (AU$1,607) | AU$720 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $46 (AU$0.20) | AU$1.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,320 (AU$55) | AU$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,276 (AU$5.70) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,802 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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