- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 156% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $434) | ARS $195 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $290) | ARS $158 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (ARS $159) | ARS $68 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.34 (ARS $35) | ARS $28 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.78 (ARS $150) | ARS $47 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (ARS $132) | ARS $36 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $240) | ARS $107 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (ARS $110) | ARS $41 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (ARS $88) | ARS $21 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.23 (ARS $136) | ARS $37 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $513) | ARS $164 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.26 (ARS $85) | ARS $56 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.20 (ARS $57) | ARS $18 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 207% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,718 (ARS $70,722) | ARS $20,240 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,078 (ARS $54,053) | ARS $13,653 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$292 (ARS $7,606) | ARS $3,503 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,104 (ARS $54,740) | ARS $15,302 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,460 (ARS $37,986) | ARS $10,532 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$248 (ARS $6,452) | ARS $2,807 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $1,547) | ARS $796 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$664 (ARS $17,288) | ARS $12,023 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$208 (ARS $5,423) | ARS $4,118 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $325) | ARS $209 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (ARS $780) | ARS $136 | + 473% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (ARS $2,808) | ARS $1,795 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (ARS $1,966) | ARS $1,473 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (ARS $3,833) | ARS $2,429 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$157 (ARS $4,077) | ARS $2,497 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 202% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,190 (ARS $681,376) | ARS $506,606 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (ARS $38) | ARS $28 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (ARS $3,610) | ARS $571 | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 133% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $260) | ARS $139 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (ARS $444) | ARS $206 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (ARS $1,831) | ARS $589 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (ARS $195) | ARS $94 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.19 (ARS $135) | ARS $62 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $181) | ARS $79 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.39 (ARS $88) | ARS $48 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.80 (ARS $99) | ARS $56 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (ARS $767) | ARS $210 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (ARS $1,416) | ARS $554 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $938) | ARS $343 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$213 (ARS $5,553) | ARS $1,677 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (ARS $2,717) | ARS $1,063 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (ARS $467) | ARS $151 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (ARS $118) | ARS $72 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $224) | ARS $94 | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (ARS $15,654) | ARS $17,341 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.64 (ARS $17) | ARS $7 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$78 (ARS $2,032) | ARS $1,060 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (ARS $806) | ARS $62 | + 1194% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.017
ARS
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,444 prices entered by 2,936 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 166% more expensive than in Argentina
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