Cost of living in Austria compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 126% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (ARS $884) | ARS $386 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $489) | ARS $287 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (ARS $316) | ARS $108 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (ARS $78) | ARS $52 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.47 (ARS $300) | ARS $85 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (ARS $155) | ARS $55 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.87 (ARS $393) | ARS $211 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (ARS $124) | ARS $63 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (ARS $110) | ARS $31 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (ARS $68) | ARS $59 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $465) | ARS $212 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (ARS $132) | ARS $101 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.54 (ARS $103) | ARS $32 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 158% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,174 (ARS $78,668) | ARS $27,387 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €962 (ARS $64,462) | ARS $17,671 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (ARS $11,012) | ARS $3,838 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €846 (ARS $56,651) | ARS $19,195 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €710 (ARS $47,547) | ARS $12,759 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (ARS $5,338) | ARS $2,836 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $1,548) | ARS $1,193 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (ARS $23,418) | ARS $19,771 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (ARS $8,713) | ARS $7,866 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $556) | ARS $288 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (ARS $837) | ARS $184 | + 354% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (ARS $6,151) | ARS $2,695 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (ARS $1,996) | ARS $1,830 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (ARS $5,235) | ARS $4,031 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $7,550) | ARS $3,870 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,022 (ARS $1,341,246) | ARS $1,002,300 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (ARS $83) | ARS $52 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (ARS $3,426) | ARS $1,152 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $536) | ARS $226 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (ARS $268) | ARS $420 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €104 (ARS $6,972) | ARS $982 | + 610% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (ARS $211) | ARS $209 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (ARS $168) | ARS $115 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.19 (ARS $146) | ARS $175 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (ARS $78) | ARS $89 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (ARS $104) | ARS $101 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (ARS $1,598) | ARS $369 | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 50% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (ARS $1,994) | ARS $878 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (ARS $1,367) | ARS $519 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €191 (ARS $12,790) | ARS $1,759 | + 627% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (ARS $3,005) | ARS $1,514 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $634) | ARS $269 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (ARS $231) | ARS $122 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (ARS $257) | ARS $121 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €389 (ARS $26,043) | ARS $35,268 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (ARS $3.68) | ARS $10 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (ARS $2,591) | ARS $1,605 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (ARS $358) | ARS $112 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
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 15,611 prices entered by 1,413 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 106% more expensive than in Argentina
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