- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 155% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $452) | ARS $205 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $305) | ARS $166 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (ARS $166) | ARS $70 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (ARS $36) | ARS $29 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.75 (ARS $157) | ARS $49 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.08 (ARS $138) | ARS $38 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $245) | ARS $112 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (ARS $115) | ARS $41 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.40 (ARS $93) | ARS $22 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.30 (ARS $144) | ARS $38 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $538) | ARS $173 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (ARS $89) | ARS $59 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (ARS $61) | ARS $20 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 205% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,646 (ARS $72,107) | ARS $20,802 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,029 (ARS $55,312) | ARS $13,996 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$283 (ARS $7,716) | ARS $3,581 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,988 (ARS $54,171) | ARS $15,556 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,411 (ARS $38,458) | ARS $10,536 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (ARS $7,193) | ARS $2,805 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $1,618) | ARS $807 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$561 (ARS $15,296) | ARS $12,009 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$187 (ARS $5,100) | ARS $4,493 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $343) | ARS $218 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (ARS $785) | ARS $129 | + 509% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (ARS $2,815) | ARS $1,840 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$72 (ARS $1,952) | ARS $1,500 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (ARS $3,933) | ARS $2,496 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (ARS $4,057) | ARS $2,542 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 205% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,804 (ARS $730,550) | ARS $529,528 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (ARS $40) | ARS $29 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (ARS $3,782) | ARS $597 | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 131% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $281) | ARS $137 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (ARS $434) | ARS $211 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (ARS $1,898) | ARS $574 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $202) | ARS $99 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.15 (ARS $140) | ARS $65 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $184) | ARS $82 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (ARS $89) | ARS $50 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (ARS $104) | ARS $58 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (ARS $791) | ARS $216 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 129% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (ARS $1,468) | ARS $565 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $972) | ARS $351 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$204 (ARS $5,570) | ARS $1,622 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (ARS $2,780) | ARS $1,098 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (ARS $492) | ARS $156 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.60 (ARS $125) | ARS $73 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $240) | ARS $96 | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (ARS $15,893) | ARS $19,747 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.58 (ARS $16) | ARS $7 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (ARS $2,011) | ARS $1,088 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (ARS $849) | ARS $65 | + 1205% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.255
ARS
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,414 prices entered by 2,871 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 164% more expensive than in Argentina
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