Cost of living in Austria compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $5,811) | ARS $5,223 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (ARS $3,791) | ARS $3,249 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (ARS $2,860) | ARS $1,104 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (ARS $583) | ARS $444 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (ARS $2,143) | ARS $1,200 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (ARS $1,483) | ARS $860 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $2,899) | ARS $1,610 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (ARS $872) | ARS $818 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (ARS $936) | ARS $472 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (ARS $473) | ARS $564 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $2,724) | ARS $2,200 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (ARS $1,147) | ARS $998 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (ARS $797) | ARS $314 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (ARS $635,070) | ARS $304,795 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (ARS $441,743) | ARS $167,070 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (ARS $105,488) | ARS $23,481 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €941 (ARS $369,840) | ARS $195,771 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (ARS $265,068) | ARS $129,310 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (ARS $43,162) | ARS $13,834 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (ARS $11,298) | ARS $5,634 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €411 (ARS $161,526) | ARS $153,544 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (ARS $44,777) | ARS $81,086 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (ARS $4,331) | ARS $1,776 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (ARS $6,276) | ARS $1,516 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 17% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (ARS $35,247) | ARS $36,125 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (ARS $15,552) | ARS $19,910 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (ARS $32,568) | ARS $51,187 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (ARS $40,180) | ARS $43,771 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (ARS $10,873,464) | ARS $12,879,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (ARS $671) | ARS $313 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (ARS $18,657) | ARS $10,118 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 71% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (ARS $3,487) | ARS $3,099 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (ARS $5,081) | ARS $4,805 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (ARS $51,261) | ARS $5,917 | + 766% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (ARS $1,965) | ARS $1,278 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (ARS $1,174) | ARS $1,106 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (ARS $1,320) | ARS $1,369 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (ARS $854) | ARS $976 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (ARS $821) | ARS $787 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (ARS $7,501) | ARS $3,261 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (ARS $15,416) | ARS $9,833 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $8,795) | ARS $3,971 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (ARS $55,720) | ARS $17,635 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (ARS $24,239) | ARS $16,288 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $3,839) | ARS $3,131 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (ARS $1,445) | ARS $1,563 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (ARS $1,845) | ARS $1,063 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (ARS $194,313) | ARS $374,204 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (ARS $16) | ARS $90 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (ARS $12,205) | ARS $9,215 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $2,376) | ARS $978 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,849 prices entered by 966 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Argentina
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