Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (ARS $5,204) | ARS $4,586 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (ARS $3,317) | ARS $3,047 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $1,007 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.94 (ARS $437) | ARS $391 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $993 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (ARS $1,515) | ARS $648 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (ARS $2,225) | ARS $1,489 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.03 (ARS $1,129) | ARS $650 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.67 (ARS $824) | ARS $426 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (ARS $1,390) | ARS $478 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $4,538) | ARS $2,100 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.67 (ARS $824) | ARS $741 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.04 (ARS $682) | ARS $264 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 229% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,871 (ARS $869,801) | ARS $239,907 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,594 (ARS $582,760) | ARS $149,870 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$216 (ARS $48,457) | ARS $19,191 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,355 (ARS $529,115) | ARS $168,092 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,942 (ARS $436,248) | ARS $121,296 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (ARS $36,697) | ARS $16,689 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$71 (ARS $15,933) | ARS $4,700 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$535 (ARS $120,156) | ARS $128,437 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$248 (ARS $55,759) | ARS $74,507 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (ARS $3,893) | ARS $1,830 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (ARS $9,498) | ARS $1,544 | + 515% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (ARS $27,986) | ARS $27,328 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$81 (ARS $18,273) | ARS $16,641 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$174 (ARS $39,203) | ARS $42,664 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$191 (ARS $42,847) | ARS $38,721 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$35,831 (ARS $8,050,647) | ARS $8,323,470 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (ARS $446) | ARS $284 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (ARS $35,866) | ARS $8,408 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (ARS $1,867) | ARS $1,864 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (ARS $5,386) | ARS $3,242 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$83 (ARS $18,578) | ARS $7,414 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $1,597) | ARS $1,866 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.15 (ARS $1,158) | ARS $910 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $1,657) | ARS $1,472 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.19 (ARS $941) | ARS $836 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.66 (ARS $1,046) | ARS $708 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (ARS $7,236) | ARS $3,089 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 77% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (ARS $14,925) | ARS $8,024 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (ARS $9,346) | ARS $3,205 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$292 (ARS $65,629) | ARS $13,734 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$120 (ARS $27,005) | ARS $15,589 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (ARS $4,536) | ARS $2,717 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.31 (ARS $1,193) | ARS $1,462 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (ARS $2,440) | ARS $1,130 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$883 (ARS $198,468) | ARS $345,503 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.50 (ARS $112) | ARS $59 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$75 (ARS $16,760) | ARS $9,095 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (ARS $9,203) | ARS $983 | + 836% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 113% more expensive than in Argentina
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