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

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Food | + 262% | |||
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Food in Townsville (Australia) is 262% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (ARS $1,166) | ARS $367 | + 218% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $755) | ARS $301 | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.73 (ARS $313) | ARS $88 | + 258% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (ARS $91) | ARS $60 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (ARS $335) | ARS $78 | + 329% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.11 (ARS $272) | ARS $55 | + 392% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (ARS $425) | ARS $129 | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 (ARS $270) | ARS $44 | + 509% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (ARS $299) | ARS $27 | + 995% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (ARS $306) | ARS $58 | + 427% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (ARS $1,025) | ARS $201 | + 409% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.01 (ARS $200) | ARS $92 | + 117% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (ARS $138) | ARS $32 | + 332% | |
Housing | + 424% | |||
Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 424% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,170 (ARS $143,833) | ARS $20,002 | + 619% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (ARS $104,162) | ARS $11,466 | + 808% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (ARS $8,926) | ARS $3,242 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,398 (ARS $92,707) | ARS $11,715 | + 691% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$894 (ARS $59,238) | ARS $10,117 | + 486% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (ARS $12,471) | ARS $2,131 | + 485% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (ARS $3,780) | ARS $1,505 | + 151% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$533 (ARS $35,356) | ARS $23,718 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (ARS $15,247) | ARS $4,797 | + 218% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (ARS $945) | ARS $226 | + 319% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (ARS $1,472) | ARS $164 | + 798% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 (ARS $3,206) | ARS $1,556 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$42 (ARS $2,764) | ARS $1,430 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (ARS $9,272) | ARS $4,439 | + 109% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (ARS $6,904) | ARS $3,546 | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 129% | |||
Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 129% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 (ARS $1,751,624) | ARS $558,062 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (ARS $96) | ARS $44 | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (ARS $3,939) | ARS $1,866 | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (ARS $1,489) | ARS $756 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 238% | |||
Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 238% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (ARS $574) | ARS $128 | + 349% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (ARS $878) | ARS $150 | + 487% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (ARS $4,482) | ARS $769 | + 483% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (ARS $545) | ARS $66 | + 730% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.68 (ARS $310) | ARS $108 | + 187% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (ARS $404) | ARS $201 | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.74 (ARS $182) | ARS $83 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (ARS $207) | ARS $122 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (ARS $1,657) | ARS $302 | + 448% | |
Entertainment | + 246% | |||
Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 246% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (ARS $3,151) | ARS $731 | + 331% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (ARS $1,886) | ARS $521 | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (ARS $5,701) | ARS $956 | + 496% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (ARS $5,850) | ARS $1,359 | + 330% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (ARS $862) | ARS $313 | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 (ARS $296) | ARS $152 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (ARS $401) | ARS $91 | + 341% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 (ARS $46,160) | ARS $58,928 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (ARS $66) | ARS $2.16 | + 2972% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (ARS $3,525) | ARS $1,567 | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (ARS $1,342) | ARS $248 | + 442% | |
TOTAL | + 242% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 242% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $184,448 (AU$2,782) in Townsville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $54,000 in San Juan.
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