Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina vs Melbourne, Australia

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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $546 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $346 (AU$5.00) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $86 (AU$1.24) | AU$5.27 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $60 (AU$0.87) | AU$1.48 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $102 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.06 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 (AU$1.04) | AU$4.83 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $287 (AU$4.15) | AU$6 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $73 (AU$1.05) | AU$4.57 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $37 (AU$0.54) | AU$3.19 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (AU$1.22) | AU$5.70 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $245 (AU$3.54) | AU$17 | - 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $118 (AU$1.70) | AU$2.80 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 (AU$0.48) | AU$2.67 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,336 (AU$554) | AU$2,894 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $21,835 (AU$315) | AU$2,147 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,390 (AU$49) | AU$238 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $16,091 (AU$232) | AU$1,809 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,619 (AU$182) | AU$1,422 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,578 (AU$52) | AU$159 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,516 (AU$22) | AU$46 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $15,219 (AU$220) | AU$354 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,285 (AU$76) | AU$212 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $289 (AU$4.18) | AU$12 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $193 (AU$2.79) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,284 (AU$33) | AU$101 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,091 (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,111 (AU$45) | AU$129 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,525 (AU$51) | AU$131 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 83% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $570,445 (AU$8,239) | AU$27,303 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $43 (AU$0.63) | AU$1.38 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,171 (AU$17) | AU$160 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $382 (AU$5.52) | AU$21 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $207 (AU$2.99) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $152 (AU$2.20) | AU$24 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $580 (AU$8) | AU$72 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $199 (AU$2.88) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $114 (AU$1.65) | AU$4.31 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $127 (AU$1.84) | AU$5.32 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 (AU$1.45) | AU$2.55 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $78 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.01 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $342 (AU$4.94) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $732 (AU$11) | AU$51 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $443 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,574 (AU$37) | AU$226 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,204 (AU$17) | AU$78 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $152 (AU$2.20) | AU$16 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $109 (AU$1.57) | AU$4.40 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $104 (AU$1.50) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $53,355 (AU$771) | AU$634 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.78 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,053 (AU$15) | AU$72 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (AU$1.61) | AU$33 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |

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$2,139 (ARS $148,127) in San Carlos de Bariloche.
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