Cost of living in Argentina compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (AU$27) | AU$23 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (AU$5.37) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (AU$2.29) | AU$2.03 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (AU$4.88) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (AU$4.78) | AU$6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (AU$3.47) | AU$5.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.75 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (AU$2.54) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (AU$4.09) | AU$3.90 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (AU$1.57) | AU$3.17 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,107,310 (AU$1,685) | AU$4,534 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $520,514 (AU$792) | AU$3,029 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $82,718 (AU$126) | AU$297 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $502,239 (AU$764) | AU$2,760 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $310,543 (AU$473) | AU$2,057 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $46,066 (AU$70) | AU$198 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,169 (AU$32) | AU$73 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (AU$790) | AU$649 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (AU$440) | AU$266 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,938 (AU$8) | AU$42 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (AU$161) | AU$124 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (AU$132) | AU$93 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (AU$237) | AU$168 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (AU$210) | AU$185 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,052,600 (AU$47,250) | AU$39,236 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,068 (AU$1.62) | AU$1.98 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,598 (AU$60) | AU$174 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (AU$23) | AU$8 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (AU$50) | AU$23 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (AU$34) | AU$86 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (AU$3.74) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (AU$5.34) | AU$4.60 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (AU$5.94) | AU$4.36 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,259 (AU$13) | AU$38 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,421 (AU$49) | AU$74 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (AU$121) | AU$297 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $50,460 (AU$77) | AU$129 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (AU$8) | AU$5.21 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (AU$4.77) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (AU$1,838) | AU$981 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (AU$0.83) | AU$0.65 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,762 (AU$45) | AU$89 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (AU$7) | AU$45 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,620 prices entered by 956 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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