Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $876 (AU$11) | AU$22 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $493 (AU$5.98) | AU$15 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $132 (AU$1.60) | AU$9 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (AU$0.80) | AU$1.42 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $167 (AU$2.02) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $102 (AU$1.23) | AU$7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $391 (AU$4.74) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $81 (AU$0.98) | AU$4.37 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $38 (AU$0.46) | AU$3.68 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $101 (AU$1.22) | AU$5.71 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $280 (AU$3.40) | AU$24 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $135 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.12 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $43 (AU$0.52) | AU$2.76 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $50,477 (AU$613) | AU$2,762 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $28,491 (AU$346) | AU$1,963 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,985 (AU$48) | AU$175 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,517 (AU$225) | AU$2,084 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,667 (AU$202) | AU$1,429 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,450 (AU$42) | AU$193 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,779 (AU$22) | AU$60 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $17,399 (AU$211) | AU$552 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,634 (AU$81) | AU$225 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $313 (AU$3.79) | AU$13 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $238 (AU$2.89) | AU$33 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,852 (AU$35) | AU$122 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,196 (AU$39) | AU$88 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,819 (AU$58) | AU$163 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,200 (AU$51) | AU$153 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $980,281 (AU$11,899) | AU$31,488 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.86 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,483 (AU$18) | AU$153 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $419 (AU$5.08) | AU$23 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $245 (AU$2.97) | AU$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $360 (AU$4.37) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,950 (AU$24) | AU$83 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $219 (AU$2.66) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $138 (AU$1.67) | AU$4.96 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $157 (AU$1.91) | AU$8 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $116 (AU$1.41) | AU$3.49 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $107 (AU$1.30) | AU$3.07 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $391 (AU$4.74) | AU$35 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Carlos de Bariloche | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $797 (AU$10) | AU$68 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $423 (AU$5.14) | AU$43 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,574 (AU$31) | AU$348 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,347 (AU$16) | AU$119 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $209 (AU$2.54) | AU$19 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $131 (AU$1.59) | AU$4.85 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $116 (AU$1.41) | AU$10 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,185 (AU$718) | AU$668 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.78 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,231 (AU$15) | AU$90 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $150 (AU$1.82) | AU$42 | - 96% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 558 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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