Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Australia is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (ARS $15,730) | ARS $21,399 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (ARS $10,247) | ARS $13,171 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $4,967) | ARS $3,975 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.98 (ARS $1,329) | ARS $1,545 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (ARS $4,870) | ARS $3,408 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (ARS $4,100) | ARS $2,914 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (ARS $6,603) | ARS $6,715 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.90 (ARS $3,289) | ARS $2,675 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.96 (ARS $2,659) | ARS $1,587 | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (ARS $4,666) | ARS $2,104 | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (ARS $14,773) | ARS $7,618 | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.96 (ARS $2,662) | ARS $3,292 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (ARS $1,522) | ARS $979 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 170% | |||
Housing in Australia is 170% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,120 (ARS $2,766,690) | ARS $933,342 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,857 (ARS $1,918,331) | ARS $592,434 | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$316 (ARS $212,440) | ARS $90,155 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,780 (ARS $1,866,874) | ARS $570,617 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,977 (ARS $1,327,873) | ARS $442,661 | + 200% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$213 (ARS $142,729) | ARS $63,418 | + 125% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (ARS $44,214) | ARS $23,726 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$644 (ARS $432,419) | ARS $503,692 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (ARS $163,284) | ARS $279,337 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (ARS $10,311) | ARS $7,869 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (ARS $26,926) | ARS $5,570 | + 383% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Australia is 21% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (ARS $80,311) | ARS $114,478 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (ARS $62,294) | ARS $75,592 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (ARS $110,870) | ARS $137,089 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$176 (ARS $118,370) | ARS $133,579 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Australia is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,270 (ARS $27,040,730) | ARS $32,980,700 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (ARS $1,318) | ARS $1,223 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$153 (ARS $102,442) | ARS $47,034 | + 118% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Australia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (ARS $5,657) | ARS $8,257 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (ARS $15,455) | ARS $20,332 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (ARS $56,861) | ARS $29,798 | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $5,008) | ARS $8,887 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.98 (ARS $3,347) | ARS $3,749 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (ARS $6,014) | ARS $6,318 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.47 (ARS $3,004) | ARS $3,619 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (ARS $2,891) | ARS $3,363 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (ARS $26,501) | ARS $14,706 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Australia is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$74 (ARS $49,943) | ARS $40,536 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (ARS $30,918) | ARS $16,057 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (ARS $172,683) | ARS $48,030 | + 260% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$133 (ARS $89,144) | ARS $67,258 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (ARS $14,713) | ARS $9,888 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.34 (ARS $3,586) | ARS $6,060 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (ARS $8,502) | ARS $4,436 | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$943 (ARS $632,944) | ARS $973,929 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (ARS $518) | ARS $533 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (ARS $58,578) | ARS $37,464 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (ARS $30,801) | ARS $3,601 | + 755% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 51% more expensive than in Argentina
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