Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (ARS $1,866) | ARS $1,257 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (ARS $1,083) | ARS $869 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $557) | ARS $331 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (ARS $119) | ARS $122 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (ARS $485) | ARS $217 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (ARS $534) | ARS $190 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $743) | ARS $511 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (ARS $369) | ARS $202 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (ARS $260) | ARS $80 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (ARS $513) | ARS $171 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (ARS $1,755) | ARS $642 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (ARS $268) | ARS $241 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (ARS $161) | ARS $83 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 214% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (ARS $220,785) | ARS $71,098 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (ARS $159,306) | ARS $43,837 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (ARS $18,577) | ARS $5,752 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (ARS $188,097) | ARS $48,203 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (ARS $139,000) | ARS $30,592 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (ARS $14,083) | ARS $4,914 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (ARS $5,367) | ARS $2,262 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (ARS $48,614) | ARS $54,362 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (ARS $19,035) | ARS $28,083 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (ARS $1,119) | ARS $540 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (ARS $3,245) | ARS $477 | + 580% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 10% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (ARS $9,923) | ARS $7,736 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (ARS $6,224) | ARS $5,338 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (ARS $12,474) | ARS $16,644 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (ARS $13,148) | ARS $12,293 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (ARS $2,742,630) | ARS $3,635,970 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.86 (ARS $154) | ARS $113 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (ARS $12,163) | ARS $2,611 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (ARS $804) | ARS $617 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (ARS $1,178) | ARS $943 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (ARS $6,663) | ARS $2,337 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (ARS $650) | ARS $472 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (ARS $374) | ARS $304 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (ARS $462) | ARS $365 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (ARS $255) | ARS $214 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (ARS $286) | ARS $218 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (ARS $2,754) | ARS $952 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (ARS $5,069) | ARS $2,412 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (ARS $3,265) | ARS $1,034 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (ARS $21,407) | ARS $3,482 | + 515% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (ARS $9,325) | ARS $3,548 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (ARS $1,611) | ARS $744 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (ARS $427) | ARS $368 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (ARS $783) | ARS $307 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (ARS $65,934) | ARS $116,021 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (ARS $28) | ARS $31 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (ARS $6,070) | ARS $3,300 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (ARS $3,407) | ARS $277 | + 1131% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 105% more expensive than in Argentina
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