Cost of living in Austria compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 166% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (ARS $1,494) | ARS $630 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $839) | ARS $447 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (ARS $593) | ARS $151 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (ARS $118) | ARS $67 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.33 (ARS $578) | ARS $143 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (ARS $300) | ARS $87 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $720) | ARS $271 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (ARS $241) | ARS $102 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (ARS $202) | ARS $49 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (ARS $116) | ARS $79 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (ARS $1,025) | ARS $281 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (ARS $216) | ARS $144 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (ARS $165) | ARS $39 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 265% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (ARS $156,336) | ARS $36,644 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,108 (ARS $120,211) | ARS $23,434 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (ARS $17,001) | ARS $4,458 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,132 (ARS $122,843) | ARS $24,776 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (ARS $71,246) | ARS $16,183 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (ARS $11,078) | ARS $3,487 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (ARS $2,632) | ARS $1,428 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (ARS $54,128) | ARS $35,303 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (ARS $9,728) | ARS $14,953 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (ARS $1,873) | ARS $351 | + 434% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (ARS $1,527) | ARS $261 | + 484% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 90% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (ARS $10,135) | ARS $3,836 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (ARS $3,776) | ARS $2,358 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (ARS $9,234) | ARS $6,723 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (ARS $13,739) | ARS $5,639 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,332 (ARS $2,422,369) | ARS $2,006,790 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (ARS $119) | ARS $68 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (ARS $5,237) | ARS $1,555 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 157% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $883) | ARS $287 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $987) | ARS $615 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (ARS $8,463) | ARS $1,170 | + 623% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.93 (ARS $644) | ARS $258 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (ARS $299) | ARS $164 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (ARS $341) | ARS $219 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (ARS $150) | ARS $113 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 (ARS $203) | ARS $130 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (ARS $2,513) | ARS $496 | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (ARS $3,754) | ARS $1,295 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (ARS $2,105) | ARS $669 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (ARS $9,601) | ARS $2,179 | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (ARS $5,860) | ARS $2,180 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $1,131) | ARS $403 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (ARS $386) | ARS $166 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (ARS $394) | ARS $153 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (ARS $53,432) | ARS $65,887 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (ARS $9) | ARS $18 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (ARS $4,013) | ARS $1,966 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (ARS $610) | ARS $171 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 144% more expensive than in Argentina
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