- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (ARS $330) | ARS $175 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $220) | ARS $144 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (ARS $128) | ARS $66 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (ARS $26) | ARS $26 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.75 (ARS $116) | ARS $41 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.22 (ARS $105) | ARS $35 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $187) | ARS $106 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (ARS $86) | ARS $39 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.28 (ARS $66) | ARS $19 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.19 (ARS $104) | ARS $32 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $395) | ARS $149 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (ARS $66) | ARS $51 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.31 (ARS $46) | ARS $16 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 177% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,804 (ARS $56,349) | ARS $18,417 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,142 (ARS $43,050) | ARS $13,257 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$309 (ARS $6,211) | ARS $2,583 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,196 (ARS $44,135) | ARS $14,099 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,533 (ARS $30,819) | ARS $9,294 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$231 (ARS $4,644) | ARS $1,852 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $1,184) | ARS $734 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$673 (ARS $13,522) | ARS $11,771 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (ARS $4,050) | ARS $3,580 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $251) | ARS $193 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (ARS $620) | ARS $113 | + 450% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (ARS $2,182) | ARS $1,776 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$73 (ARS $1,476) | ARS $1,387 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (ARS $2,962) | ARS $2,228 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$156 (ARS $3,130) | ARS $2,406 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 188% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,360 (ARS $529,769) | ARS $434,910 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (ARS $28) | ARS $24 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (ARS $2,939) | ARS $451 | + 552% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $192) | ARS $109 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (ARS $324) | ARS $196 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (ARS $1,429) | ARS $504 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $148) | ARS $88 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.24 (ARS $105) | ARS $57 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $138) | ARS $77 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.33 (ARS $67) | ARS $43 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (ARS $78) | ARS $52 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (ARS $605) | ARS $201 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 113% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (ARS $1,102) | ARS $518 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $727) | ARS $316 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$229 (ARS $4,596) | ARS $1,320 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (ARS $2,092) | ARS $999 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (ARS $355) | ARS $155 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (ARS $91) | ARS $66 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $173) | ARS $93 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$620 (ARS $12,465) | ARS $15,875 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.72 (ARS $15) | ARS $5.52 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$81 (ARS $1,634) | ARS $988 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (ARS $602) | ARS $58 | + 939% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
20.098
ARS
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,661 prices entered by 3,058 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 137% more expensive than in Argentina
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