- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 123% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $356) | ARS $183 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (ARS $236) | ARS $149 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (ARS $136) | ARS $67 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.32 (ARS $28) | ARS $27 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.80 (ARS $124) | ARS $44 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (ARS $107) | ARS $36 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $200) | ARS $106 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (ARS $92) | ARS $40 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (ARS $72) | ARS $20 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.16 (ARS $111) | ARS $33 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $426) | ARS $155 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.24 (ARS $70) | ARS $54 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (ARS $50) | ARS $17 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 177% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,796 (ARS $59,999) | ARS $19,281 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,144 (ARS $46,012) | ARS $13,194 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$295 (ARS $6,335) | ARS $3,099 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,165 (ARS $46,461) | ARS $14,420 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,511 (ARS $32,430) | ARS $9,520 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$237 (ARS $5,095) | ARS $2,448 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (ARS $1,274) | ARS $778 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$673 (ARS $14,436) | ARS $11,993 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$210 (ARS $4,511) | ARS $3,766 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $271) | ARS $208 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (ARS $648) | ARS $119 | + 445% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (ARS $2,322) | ARS $1,789 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (ARS $1,625) | ARS $1,457 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (ARS $3,192) | ARS $2,306 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$156 (ARS $3,349) | ARS $2,466 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 190% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,203 (ARS $562,224) | ARS $471,155 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (ARS $30) | ARS $26 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$144 (ARS $3,086) | ARS $480 | + 544% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 107% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $212) | ARS $109 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (ARS $353) | ARS $215 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (ARS $1,541) | ARS $533 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $154) | ARS $94 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.19 (ARS $111) | ARS $58 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $152) | ARS $79 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.43 (ARS $74) | ARS $45 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (ARS $83) | ARS $52 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (ARS $632) | ARS $205 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (ARS $1,165) | ARS $530 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $771) | ARS $333 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$214 (ARS $4,597) | ARS $1,299 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (ARS $2,232) | ARS $1,037 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (ARS $381) | ARS $149 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.50 (ARS $97) | ARS $69 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $188) | ARS $95 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$612 (ARS $13,135) | ARS $16,478 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.69 (ARS $15) | ARS $5.42 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (ARS $1,710) | ARS $1,062 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (ARS $654) | ARS $60 | + 991% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.457
ARS
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AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,574 prices entered by 2,988 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Argentina
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