Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 34% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Graz (Austria) is 31% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (ARS $23,651) | ARS $27,042 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (ARS $15,143) | ARS $13,626 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (ARS $10,031) | ARS $5,024 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (ARS $2,220) | ARS $1,649 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.79 (ARS $8,638) | ARS $4,210 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.31 (ARS $6,442) | ARS $2,281 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (ARS $13,663) | ARS $10,455 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (ARS $3,541) | ARS $2,528 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 (ARS $3,476) | ARS $1,121 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (ARS $2,112) | ARS $2,447 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (ARS $13,813) | ARS $10,602 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (ARS $3,982) | ARS $3,937 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.04 (ARS $3,049) | ARS $1,777 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 70% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,347 (ARS $2,010,556) | ARS $1,419,280 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €982 (ARS $1,466,596) | ARS $986,467 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (ARS $308,674) | ARS $101,003 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (ARS $1,209,542) | ARS $677,382 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €615 (ARS $917,841) | ARS $627,830 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (ARS $133,904) | ARS $78,596 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (ARS $37,929) | ARS $20,559 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (ARS $578,611) | ARS $693,935 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (ARS $144,051) | ARS $197,143 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $12,674) | ARS $6,645 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (ARS $28,654) | ARS $6,856 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (ARS $143,032) | ARS $117,892 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (ARS $66,450) | ARS $58,105 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (ARS $143,648) | ARS $131,703 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $168,061) | ARS $103,150 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 69% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,047 (ARS $46,352,564) | ARS $32,935,900 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (ARS $2,585) | ARS $1,321 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (ARS $74,008) | ARS $40,457 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (ARS $25,825) | ARS $19,514 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 12% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $10,338) | ARS $14,987 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (ARS $9,677) | ARS $38,110 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (ARS $126,180) | ARS $33,489 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (ARS $7,465) | ARS $12,320 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (ARS $5,271) | ARS $5,932 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (ARS $4,291) | ARS $7,454 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (ARS $2,609) | ARS $4,217 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (ARS $3,930) | ARS $3,745 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $29,899) | ARS $16,041 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 10% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Graz | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (ARS $61,853) | ARS $40,516 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (ARS $34,532) | ARS $28,100 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (ARS $219,320) | ARS $50,694 | + 333% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (ARS $65,461) | ARS $58,836 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $12,402) | ARS $12,175 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 (ARS $6,228) | ARS $5,193 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (ARS $5,847) | ARS $5,061 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (ARS $719,088) | ARS $1,007,870 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (ARS $290) | ARS $683 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (ARS $50,422) | ARS $41,768 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.87 (ARS $8,766) | ARS $4,746 | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,223 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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