Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 161% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (ARS $1,251) | ARS $630 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $840) | ARS $447 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (ARS $414) | ARS $151 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (ARS $103) | ARS $67 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (ARS $375) | ARS $143 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (ARS $346) | ARS $87 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (ARS $465) | ARS $271 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (ARS $319) | ARS $102 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (ARS $221) | ARS $49 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (ARS $382) | ARS $79 | + 381% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (ARS $1,249) | ARS $281 | + 345% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (ARS $201) | ARS $144 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (ARS $171) | ARS $39 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 369% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (ARS $217,674) | ARS $36,644 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (ARS $149,630) | ARS $23,434 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (ARS $20,117) | ARS $4,458 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (ARS $136,429) | ARS $24,776 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (ARS $104,291) | ARS $16,183 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (ARS $12,280) | ARS $3,487 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (ARS $4,006) | ARS $1,428 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (ARS $34,206) | ARS $35,303 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (ARS $16,969) | ARS $14,953 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $899) | ARS $351 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (ARS $2,166) | ARS $261 | + 729% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (ARS $7,005) | ARS $3,836 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (ARS $4,558) | ARS $2,358 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (ARS $9,473) | ARS $6,723 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (ARS $9,664) | ARS $5,639 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 193% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (ARS $1,950,961) | ARS $2,006,790 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (ARS $94) | ARS $68 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (ARS $11,028) | ARS $1,555 | + 609% | |
| 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$8 (ARS $579) | ARS $287 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (ARS $1,182) | ARS $615 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (ARS $4,733) | ARS $1,170 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $461) | ARS $258 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (ARS $323) | ARS $164 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $468) | ARS $219 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (ARS $234) | ARS $113 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (ARS $243) | ARS $130 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (ARS $1,927) | ARS $496 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (ARS $3,856) | ARS $1,295 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $2,496) | ARS $669 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (ARS $15,748) | ARS $2,179 | + 623% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (ARS $6,267) | ARS $2,180 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $1,194) | ARS $403 | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (ARS $311) | ARS $166 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $614) | ARS $153 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (ARS $45,934) | ARS $65,887 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (ARS $35) | ARS $18 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (ARS $4,858) | ARS $1,966 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (ARS $2,438) | ARS $171 | + 1326% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 204% more expensive than in Argentina
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