Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 129% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $699) | ARS $386 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $472) | ARS $287 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (ARS $242) | ARS $108 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (ARS $52) | ARS $52 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.59 (ARS $229) | ARS $85 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.85 (ARS $198) | ARS $55 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (ARS $346) | ARS $211 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.31 (ARS $176) | ARS $63 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (ARS $132) | ARS $31 | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.84 (ARS $239) | ARS $59 | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (ARS $768) | ARS $212 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (ARS $119) | ARS $101 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (ARS $92) | ARS $32 | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 236% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,591 (ARS $105,925) | ARS $27,387 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,075 (ARS $84,817) | ARS $17,671 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$190 (ARS $7,766) | ARS $3,838 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,963 (ARS $80,262) | ARS $19,195 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,437 (ARS $58,739) | ARS $12,759 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$185 (ARS $7,563) | ARS $2,836 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $2,411) | ARS $1,193 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (ARS $22,274) | ARS $19,771 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (ARS $8,687) | ARS $7,866 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $505) | ARS $288 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (ARS $1,267) | ARS $184 | + 587% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (ARS $4,079) | ARS $2,695 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$76 (ARS $3,122) | ARS $1,830 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (ARS $6,131) | ARS $4,031 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (ARS $6,356) | ARS $3,870 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 160% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,374 (ARS $1,078,270) | ARS $1,002,300 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (ARS $61) | ARS $52 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$150 (ARS $6,140) | ARS $1,152 | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 79% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (ARS $378) | ARS $226 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (ARS $648) | ARS $420 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (ARS $2,828) | ARS $982 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (ARS $258) | ARS $209 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (ARS $195) | ARS $115 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.80 (ARS $237) | ARS $175 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (ARS $133) | ARS $89 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (ARS $157) | ARS $101 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (ARS $1,186) | ARS $369 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 114% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (ARS $2,244) | ARS $878 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (ARS $1,494) | ARS $519 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (ARS $8,848) | ARS $1,759 | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (ARS $4,263) | ARS $1,514 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $686) | ARS $269 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.71 (ARS $192) | ARS $122 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $371) | ARS $121 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$639 (ARS $26,111) | ARS $35,268 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (ARS $16) | ARS $10 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (ARS $2,999) | ARS $1,605 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (ARS $1,414) | ARS $112 | + 1161% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,377 prices entered by 2,269 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 151% more expensive than in Argentina
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