Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (ARS $833) | ARS $445 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (ARS $581) | ARS $322 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.99 (ARS $292) | ARS $119 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.34 (ARS $65) | ARS $57 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.52 (ARS $270) | ARS $100 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.76 (ARS $232) | ARS $62 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (ARS $387) | ARS $236 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.20 (ARS $205) | ARS $68 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (ARS $157) | ARS $36 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.91 (ARS $289) | ARS $65 | + 342% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (ARS $953) | ARS $230 | + 315% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (ARS $145) | ARS $115 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.22 (ARS $109) | ARS $35 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 272% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,539 (ARS $123,962) | ARS $28,847 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,880 (ARS $91,789) | ARS $19,031 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$197 (ARS $9,639) | ARS $3,819 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,887 (ARS $92,161) | ARS $20,077 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,385 (ARS $67,611) | ARS $13,437 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (ARS $7,967) | ARS $2,908 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (ARS $2,933) | ARS $1,249 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$516 (ARS $25,180) | ARS $22,175 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$208 (ARS $10,145) | ARS $8,944 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $587) | ARS $302 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (ARS $1,486) | ARS $196 | + 657% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 74% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (ARS $5,002) | ARS $2,894 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$70 (ARS $3,413) | ARS $1,943 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (ARS $7,183) | ARS $4,467 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 (ARS $7,239) | ARS $4,033 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 165% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,006 (ARS $1,318,737) | ARS $1,228,840 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (ARS $73) | ARS $56 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$145 (ARS $7,066) | ARS $1,274 | + 455% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 89% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (ARS $384) | ARS $246 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (ARS $777) | ARS $462 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (ARS $3,364) | ARS $930 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $321) | ARS $241 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (ARS $233) | ARS $129 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.70 (ARS $278) | ARS $195 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.31 (ARS $161) | ARS $98 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.17 (ARS $155) | ARS $112 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (ARS $1,315) | ARS $397 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (ARS $2,769) | ARS $959 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (ARS $1,710) | ARS $553 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (ARS $11,157) | ARS $1,768 | + 531% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (ARS $5,329) | ARS $1,597 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (ARS $845) | ARS $296 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (ARS $228) | ARS $136 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (ARS $474) | ARS $129 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$653 (ARS $31,872) | ARS $40,639 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.37 (ARS $18) | ARS $11 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$66 (ARS $3,243) | ARS $1,710 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (ARS $1,727) | ARS $127 | + 1258% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 168% more expensive than in Argentina
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