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

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Food | + 317% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 317% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (ARS $1,265) | ARS $367 | + 245% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $775) | ARS $301 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $477) | ARS $88 | + 445% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (ARS $91) | ARS $60 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.85 (ARS $391) | ARS $78 | + 400% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.21 (ARS $348) | ARS $55 | + 530% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (ARS $546) | ARS $129 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.39 (ARS $293) | ARS $44 | + 563% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (ARS $208) | ARS $27 | + 665% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.63 (ARS $376) | ARS $58 | + 548% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (ARS $1,530) | ARS $201 | + 660% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.30 (ARS $220) | ARS $92 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.44 (ARS $163) | ARS $32 | + 411% | |
Housing | + 526% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 526% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,018 (ARS $201,634) | ARS $20,002 | + 908% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,658 (ARS $110,752) | ARS $11,466 | + 866% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$213 (ARS $14,256) | ARS $3,242 | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,670 (ARS $111,564) | ARS $11,715 | + 852% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,279 (ARS $85,467) | ARS $10,117 | + 745% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$108 (ARS $7,219) | ARS $2,131 | + 239% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (ARS $4,068) | ARS $1,505 | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$510 (ARS $34,037) | ARS $23,718 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$188 (ARS $12,589) | ARS $4,797 | + 162% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (ARS $675) | ARS $226 | + 199% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (ARS $1,823) | ARS $164 | + 1012% | |
Clothes | + 253% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 253% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (ARS $6,011) | ARS $1,556 | + 286% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (ARS $5,488) | ARS $1,430 | + 284% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (ARS $11,102) | ARS $4,439 | + 150% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (ARS $11,234) | ARS $3,546 | + 217% | |
Transportation | + 294% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 294% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,651 (ARS $2,114,318) | ARS $558,062 | + 279% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (ARS $89) | ARS $44 | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (ARS $9,305) | ARS $1,866 | + 399% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $756 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 254% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (ARS $620) | ARS $128 | + 385% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (ARS $1,017) | ARS $150 | + 579% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (ARS $4,392) | ARS $769 | + 471% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $472) | ARS $66 | + 618% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (ARS $300) | ARS $108 | + 177% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (ARS $432) | ARS $201 | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (ARS $202) | ARS $83 | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (ARS $254) | ARS $122 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (ARS $1,706) | ARS $302 | + 465% | |
Entertainment | + 263% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 263% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$70 (ARS $4,660) | ARS $731 | + 538% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (ARS $2,511) | ARS $521 | + 382% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (ARS $10,975) | ARS $956 | + 1048% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (ARS $7,462) | ARS $1,359 | + 449% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $1,165) | ARS $313 | + 273% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.82 (ARS $322) | ARS $152 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (ARS $671) | ARS $91 | + 637% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (ARS $43,069) | ARS $58,928 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (ARS $31) | ARS $2.16 | + 1340% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (ARS $4,155) | ARS $1,567 | + 165% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (ARS $2,270) | ARS $248 | + 817% | |
TOTAL | + 336% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 336% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $261,519 (AU$3,915) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $60,000 in San Juan.
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