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Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 131% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $498) | ARS $242 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $339) | ARS $198 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.85 (ARS $174) | ARS $78 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (ARS $38) | ARS $34 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.61 (ARS $167) | ARS $63 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.00 (ARS $149) | ARS $43 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $255) | ARS $128 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.20 (ARS $125) | ARS $47 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (ARS $99) | ARS $25 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.34 (ARS $159) | ARS $45 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (ARS $577) | ARS $201 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.13 (ARS $93) | ARS $70 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.15 (ARS $64) | ARS $26 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 184% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,599 (ARS $77,494) | ARS $22,852 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,045 (ARS $60,985) | ARS $15,158 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (ARS $6,760) | ARS $4,379 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,006 (ARS $59,796) | ARS $16,499 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,430 (ARS $42,623) | ARS $11,447 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$166 (ARS $4,940) | ARS $3,672 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $1,745) | ARS $924 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$571 (ARS $17,034) | ARS $13,412 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$224 (ARS $6,690) | ARS $5,897 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $362) | ARS $238 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (ARS $886) | ARS $159 | + 456% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 26% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (ARS $3,048) | ARS $2,165 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$75 (ARS $2,243) | ARS $1,968 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (ARS $4,446) | ARS $2,649 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$150 (ARS $4,475) | ARS $2,970 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 166% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,587 (ARS $792,695) | ARS $699,908 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (ARS $44) | ARS $37 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (ARS $4,191) | ARS $762 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 117% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (ARS $362) | ARS $189 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (ARS $557) | ARS $316 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (ARS $2,172) | ARS $593 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (ARS $226) | ARS $110 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.21 (ARS $155) | ARS $75 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $202) | ARS $97 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.09 (ARS $92) | ARS $57 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.70 (ARS $110) | ARS $65 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (ARS $836) | ARS $255 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 125% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (ARS $1,628) | ARS $644 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (ARS $1,049) | ARS $368 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (ARS $6,020) | ARS $2,020 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 (ARS $3,065) | ARS $1,158 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (ARS $532) | ARS $170 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (ARS $136) | ARS $86 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $260) | ARS $104 | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$597 (ARS $17,798) | ARS $23,442 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (ARS $18) | ARS $8 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (ARS $2,105) | ARS $1,138 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (ARS $959) | ARS $72 | + 1236% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
29.815
ARS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,833 prices entered by 2,557 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 142% more expensive than in Argentina
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