Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 74% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (ARS $1,789) | ARS $1,315 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (ARS $1,088) | ARS $897 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $569) | ARS $329 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.41 (ARS $120) | ARS $123 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.89 (ARS $502) | ARS $230 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (ARS $538) | ARS $197 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $761) | ARS $517 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (ARS $378) | ARS $205 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (ARS $267) | ARS $80 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (ARS $520) | ARS $172 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (ARS $1,798) | ARS $644 | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.15 (ARS $268) | ARS $243 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (ARS $165) | ARS $83 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 219% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (ARS $226,230) | ARS $73,674 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (ARS $163,235) | ARS $46,135 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (ARS $19,036) | ARS $5,819 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,248 (ARS $191,693) | ARS $48,255 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (ARS $142,428) | ARS $30,501 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (ARS $14,431) | ARS $5,343 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (ARS $5,499) | ARS $2,221 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (ARS $49,813) | ARS $52,611 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (ARS $19,504) | ARS $27,574 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $1,147) | ARS $586 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (ARS $3,325) | ARS $466 | + 614% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (ARS $10,168) | ARS $8,220 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (ARS $6,377) | ARS $5,272 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (ARS $12,782) | ARS $16,447 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (ARS $13,473) | ARS $12,580 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 115% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,936 (ARS $2,808,691) | ARS $3,755,500 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.87 (ARS $160) | ARS $117 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (ARS $12,463) | ARS $2,696 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 59% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $824) | ARS $498 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (ARS $1,208) | ARS $867 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (ARS $6,827) | ARS $2,480 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (ARS $666) | ARS $444 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (ARS $383) | ARS $328 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (ARS $473) | ARS $368 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (ARS $261) | ARS $229 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (ARS $293) | ARS $215 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (ARS $2,822) | ARS $822 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 70% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (ARS $5,194) | ARS $2,607 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (ARS $3,346) | ARS $1,106 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (ARS $21,934) | ARS $3,447 | + 536% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (ARS $9,555) | ARS $4,039 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (ARS $1,650) | ARS $668 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (ARS $438) | ARS $353 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $803) | ARS $303 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (ARS $67,560) | ARS $114,580 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (ARS $29) | ARS $27 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (ARS $6,219) | ARS $3,365 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (ARS $3,495) | ARS $290 | + 1105% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Argentina
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