Cost of living in Canberra, Australia vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 290% | |||
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Food in Canberra (Australia) is 290% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $1,156) | ARS $367 | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $811) | ARS $301 | + 169% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $471) | ARS $88 | + 438% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (ARS $100) | ARS $60 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.89 (ARS $394) | ARS $78 | + 404% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.99 (ARS $267) | ARS $55 | + 382% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (ARS $415) | ARS $129 | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.34 (ARS $290) | ARS $44 | + 554% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (ARS $214) | ARS $27 | + 686% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.80 (ARS $321) | ARS $58 | + 453% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (ARS $1,297) | ARS $201 | + 544% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (ARS $194) | ARS $92 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (ARS $164) | ARS $32 | + 414% | |
Housing | + 559% | |||
Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 559% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,564 (ARS $171,261) | ARS $20,002 | + 756% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,983 (ARS $132,468) | ARS $11,466 | + 1055% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (ARS $15,909) | ARS $3,242 | + 391% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,119 (ARS $141,525) | ARS $11,715 | + 1108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,643 (ARS $109,783) | ARS $10,117 | + 985% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$132 (ARS $8,801) | ARS $2,131 | + 313% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$51 (ARS $3,384) | ARS $1,505 | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$536 (ARS $35,790) | ARS $23,718 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$289 (ARS $19,295) | ARS $4,797 | + 302% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (ARS $634) | ARS $226 | + 181% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (ARS $2,114) | ARS $164 | + 1190% | |
Clothes | + 242% | |||
Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 242% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (ARS $5,926) | ARS $1,556 | + 281% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (ARS $5,502) | ARS $1,430 | + 285% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (ARS $10,505) | ARS $4,439 | + 137% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (ARS $9,005) | ARS $3,546 | + 154% | |
Transportation | + 290% | |||
Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 290% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,666 (ARS $1,714,499) | ARS $558,062 | + 207% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (ARS $96) | ARS $44 | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (ARS $9,351) | ARS $1,866 | + 401% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (ARS $1,613) | ARS $756 | + 113% | |
Personal Care | + 292% | |||
Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 292% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (ARS $492) | ARS $128 | + 285% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (ARS $1,220) | ARS $150 | + 715% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (ARS $5,680) | ARS $769 | + 639% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (ARS $430) | ARS $66 | + 554% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.45 (ARS $364) | ARS $108 | + 236% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (ARS $411) | ARS $201 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.39 (ARS $226) | ARS $83 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.40 (ARS $227) | ARS $122 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (ARS $1,876) | ARS $302 | + 521% | |
Entertainment | + 254% | |||
Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (ARS $3,567) | ARS $731 | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (ARS $2,281) | ARS $521 | + 337% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$167 (ARS $11,150) | ARS $956 | + 1066% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (ARS $7,686) | ARS $1,359 | + 466% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $1,129) | ARS $313 | + 261% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (ARS $304) | ARS $152 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $594) | ARS $91 | + 553% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$611 (ARS $40,830) | ARS $58,928 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.59 (ARS $39) | ARS $2.16 | + 1727% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (ARS $3,990) | ARS $1,567 | + 155% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (ARS $2,155) | ARS $248 | + 770% | |
TOTAL | + 336% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 336% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $252,622 (AU$3,782) in Canberra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $58,000 in San Juan.
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