Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 162% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (ARS $1,259) | ARS $629 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $846) | ARS $448 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (ARS $416) | ARS $151 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (ARS $103) | ARS $67 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (ARS $378) | ARS $143 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (ARS $348) | ARS $87 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (ARS $468) | ARS $271 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (ARS $321) | ARS $103 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (ARS $223) | ARS $49 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (ARS $385) | ARS $79 | + 384% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (ARS $1,258) | ARS $283 | + 345% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (ARS $203) | ARS $144 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (ARS $172) | ARS $39 | + 345% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 371% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (ARS $219,157) | ARS $36,672 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (ARS $150,649) | ARS $23,735 | + 535% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (ARS $20,254) | ARS $4,441 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (ARS $137,359) | ARS $24,734 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (ARS $105,002) | ARS $16,176 | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (ARS $12,364) | ARS $3,496 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (ARS $4,033) | ARS $1,428 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (ARS $34,439) | ARS $35,254 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (ARS $17,084) | ARS $14,988 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $905) | ARS $350 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (ARS $2,180) | ARS $262 | + 733% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (ARS $7,052) | ARS $3,868 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (ARS $4,589) | ARS $2,396 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (ARS $9,538) | ARS $6,803 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (ARS $9,730) | ARS $5,670 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 195% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (ARS $1,964,249) | ARS $2,013,570 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (ARS $95) | ARS $68 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (ARS $11,103) | ARS $1,555 | + 614% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (ARS $582) | ARS $287 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (ARS $1,190) | ARS $612 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (ARS $4,765) | ARS $1,176 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $464) | ARS $258 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (ARS $326) | ARS $163 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (ARS $471) | ARS $217 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (ARS $235) | ARS $114 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (ARS $244) | ARS $130 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (ARS $1,940) | ARS $502 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (ARS $3,882) | ARS $1,314 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (ARS $2,513) | ARS $667 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (ARS $15,856) | ARS $2,189 | + 624% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (ARS $6,309) | ARS $2,187 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $1,202) | ARS $403 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (ARS $313) | ARS $166 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $618) | ARS $153 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (ARS $46,247) | ARS $66,557 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (ARS $35) | ARS $18 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (ARS $4,891) | ARS $1,985 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (ARS $2,455) | ARS $171 | + 1334% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 205% more expensive than in Argentina
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