Cost of living in Argentina compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (AU$3.42) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (AU$1.58) | AU$2.04 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (AU$3.46) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (AU$1.90) | AU$6 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.14 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.62 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (AU$1.93) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (AU$3.49) | AU$3.70 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (AU$0.77) | AU$3.35 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (AU$808) | AU$4,709 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (AU$570) | AU$3,109 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (AU$52) | AU$214 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (AU$604) | AU$2,788 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (AU$357) | AU$2,151 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (AU$45) | AU$174 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (AU$16) | AU$76 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (AU$452) | AU$793 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (AU$254) | AU$288 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (AU$3.99) | AU$48 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (AU$85) | AU$129 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (AU$55) | AU$95 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (AU$170) | AU$179 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (AU$122) | AU$209 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (AU$30,709) | AU$38,866 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.99 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (AU$49) | AU$185 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (AU$18) | AU$81 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (AU$2.89) | AU$5.56 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (AU$5.41) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (AU$3.92) | AU$4.36 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (AU$3.49) | AU$5.30 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (AU$28) | AU$68 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (AU$33) | AU$262 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (AU$41) | AU$127 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (AU$4.30) | AU$5.10 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (AU$3.95) | AU$11 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (AU$792) | AU$1,070 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.95 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (AU$39) | AU$92 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (AU$4.44) | AU$43 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,756 prices entered by 1,126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Australia
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