Cost of living in Argentina compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,536 (AU$20) | AU$23 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,001 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,027 (AU$4.58) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $384 (AU$1.71) | AU$1.94 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $987 (AU$4.40) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $653 (AU$2.91) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,472 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (AU$2.88) | AU$5.03 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $421 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.67 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $466 (AU$2.08) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,067 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $745 (AU$3.32) | AU$3.67 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $271 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.04 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $220,079 (AU$981) | AU$3,871 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,696 (AU$618) | AU$2,594 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,149 (AU$85) | AU$216 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,310 (AU$661) | AU$2,355 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $108,186 (AU$482) | AU$1,942 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $18,444 (AU$82) | AU$163 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,739 (AU$21) | AU$71 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,668 (AU$578) | AU$535 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,379 (AU$340) | AU$248 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,760 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,565 (AU$7) | AU$42 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,451 (AU$122) | AU$125 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,082 (AU$72) | AU$81 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $43,119 (AU$192) | AU$178 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,412 (AU$171) | AU$191 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,086,590 (AU$36,042) | AU$35,831 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $283 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.99 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,446 (AU$24) | AU$160 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,844 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,074 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,795 (AU$35) | AU$83 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,910 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $887 (AU$3.96) | AU$5.15 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,370 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $819 (AU$3.65) | AU$4.19 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $713 (AU$3.18) | AU$4.66 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,959 (AU$13) | AU$32 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,896 (AU$35) | AU$66 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,201 (AU$14) | AU$42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,874 (AU$62) | AU$292 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,435 (AU$69) | AU$120 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,262 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (AU$6) | AU$5.31 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,087 (AU$4.85) | AU$11 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $352,941 (AU$1,573) | AU$883 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $75 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,937 (AU$40) | AU$75 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $953 (AU$4.25) | AU$41 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Australia
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