Cost of living in Neuquén, Argentina vs Melbourne, Australia

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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Neuquén (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $551 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $424 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $129 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.27 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (AU$0.92) | AU$1.48 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (AU$1.85) | AU$5.06 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $94 (AU$1.33) | AU$4.83 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $226 (AU$3.20) | AU$6 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $87 (AU$1.23) | AU$4.57 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $55 (AU$0.77) | AU$3.19 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $75 (AU$1.06) | AU$5.70 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $341 (AU$4.84) | AU$17 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $140 (AU$1.98) | AU$2.80 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $49 (AU$0.69) | AU$2.67 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Neuquén (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $47,433 (AU$673) | AU$2,894 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $27,217 (AU$386) | AU$2,147 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,365 (AU$62) | AU$238 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,680 (AU$378) | AU$1,809 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $22,346 (AU$317) | AU$1,422 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,322 (AU$47) | AU$159 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,764 (AU$25) | AU$46 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,740 (AU$379) | AU$354 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,479 (AU$177) | AU$212 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $403 (AU$5.71) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $212 (AU$3.00) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Neuquén (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,968 (AU$42) | AU$101 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,202 (AU$31) | AU$59 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,464 (AU$92) | AU$129 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,886 (AU$55) | AU$131 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 79% | |||
Transportation in Neuquén (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,048,680 (AU$14,876) | AU$27,303 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.38 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,295 (AU$18) | AU$160 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $329 (AU$4.67) | AU$21 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Neuquén (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $322 (AU$4.57) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $684 (AU$10) | AU$24 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $882 (AU$13) | AU$72 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $315 (AU$4.47) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $87 (AU$1.23) | AU$4.31 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $126 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.32 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $84 (AU$1.19) | AU$2.55 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $85 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.01 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $481 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Neuquén (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,015 (AU$14) | AU$51 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $728 (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,798 (AU$26) | AU$226 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,762 (AU$25) | AU$78 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $223 (AU$3.17) | AU$16 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $74 (AU$1.05) | AU$4.40 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 (AU$1.74) | AU$10 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $46,574 (AU$661) | AU$634 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.40 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.25 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,255 (AU$18) | AU$72 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $97 (AU$1.37) | AU$33 | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,800 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,483 (ARS $175,031) in Neuquén.
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