Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $546 (AU$8) | AU$18 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $346 (AU$4.89) | AU$12 | 59% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $86 (AU$1.22) | AU$5.37 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $60 (AU$0.85) | AU$1.48 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $102 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.30 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $72 (AU$1.01) | AU$4.86 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $287 (AU$4.06) | AU$8 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $73 (AU$1.02) | AU$4.49 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $37 (AU$0.53) | AU$3.12 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $85 (AU$1.20) | AU$5.49 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $245 (AU$3.46) | AU$17 | 80% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $118 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.82 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $33 (AU$0.47) | AU$2.64 | 82% |
| Housing in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $38,336 (AU$542) | AU$2,943 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $21,835 (AU$309) | AU$2,147 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $3,390 (AU$48) | AU$249 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $16,091 (AU$227) | AU$1,822 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $12,619 (AU$178) | AU$1,417 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,578 (AU$51) | AU$157 | 68% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,516 (AU$21) | AU$46 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $15,219 (AU$215) | AU$374 | 43% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $5,285 (AU$75) | AU$212 | 65% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $289 (AU$4.08) | AU$9 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $193 (AU$2.73) | AU$28 | 90% |
| Clothes in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $2,284 (AU$32) | AU$101 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $3,091 (AU$44) | AU$59 | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $3,111 (AU$44) | AU$129 | 66% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $3,525 (AU$50) | AU$131 | 62% |
| Transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 84% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $570,445 (AU$8,060) | AU$27,303 | 70% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $43 (AU$0.61) | AU$1.38 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,171 (AU$17) | AU$160 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $382 (AU$5.40) | AU$21 | 75% |
| Personal Care in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $207 (AU$2.92) | AU$8 | 62% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $152 (AU$2.15) | AU$19 | 89% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $580 (AU$8) | AU$61 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $199 (AU$2.82) | AU$7 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $114 (AU$1.61) | AU$4.57 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $127 (AU$1.80) | AU$5.32 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $100 (AU$1.42) | AU$2.66 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $78 (AU$1.10) | AU$3.01 | 64% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $342 (AU$4.84) | AU$34 | 86% |
| Entertainment in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $732 (AU$10) | AU$51 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $443 (AU$6) | AU$39 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,574 (AU$36) | 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$80 | 79% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $152 (AU$2.15) | AU$16 | 86% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $109 (AU$1.54) | AU$4.43 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $104 (AU$1.47) | AU$10 | 85% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $53,355 (AU$754) | AU$634 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $5.78 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $1,053 (AU$15) | AU$72 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $112 (AU$1.58) | AU$34 | 95% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,282 (ARS $161,509) in San Carlos de Bariloche.