Cost of living in Australia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (ARS $3,424) | ARS $3,981 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (ARS $2,236) | ARS $2,315 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (ARS $1,067) | ARS $734 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.81 (ARS $288) | ARS $288 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (ARS $1,006) | ARS $759 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (ARS $1,133) | ARS $539 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (ARS $1,434) | ARS $1,074 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.77 (ARS $760) | ARS $594 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.47 (ARS $554) | ARS $277 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.54 (ARS $884) | ARS $360 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (ARS $3,093) | ARS $1,684 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.75 (ARS $598) | ARS $547 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.80 (ARS $447) | ARS $208 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 212% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,062 (ARS $488,183) | ARS $143,638 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,281 (ARS $363,689) | ARS $95,173 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$231 (ARS $36,747) | ARS $13,716 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,199 (ARS $350,556) | ARS $101,318 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,704 (ARS $271,586) | ARS $64,363 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$166 (ARS $26,387) | ARS $9,263 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (ARS $10,697) | ARS $4,473 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$569 (ARS $90,714) | ARS $108,901 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (ARS $44,187) | ARS $55,728 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (ARS $1,886) | ARS $1,517 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (ARS $5,769) | ARS $1,068 | + 440% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (ARS $17,951) | ARS $21,408 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$84 (ARS $13,358) | ARS $12,496 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (ARS $26,194) | ARS $37,460 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$172 (ARS $27,355) | ARS $31,171 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 169% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,026 (ARS $5,424,605) | ARS $6,920,660 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (ARS $303) | ARS $240 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$158 (ARS $25,263) | ARS $3,461 | + 630% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (ARS $1,277) | ARS $1,479 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (ARS $3,155) | ARS $2,037 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (ARS $12,287) | ARS $4,154 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (ARS $1,140) | ARS $1,059 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.05 (ARS $805) | ARS $732 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (ARS $965) | ARS $826 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.27 (ARS $681) | ARS $596 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.33 (ARS $690) | ARS $545 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (ARS $5,350) | ARS $1,929 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Australia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (ARS $9,713) | ARS $5,687 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (ARS $6,280) | ARS $2,761 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (ARS $42,880) | ARS $10,339 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (ARS $17,849) | ARS $8,979 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (ARS $3,163) | ARS $1,769 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (ARS $816) | ARS $1,079 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (ARS $1,584) | ARS $748 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$806 (ARS $128,545) | ARS $322,272 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.36 (ARS $58) | ARS $74 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (ARS $11,306) | ARS $7,106 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (ARS $6,711) | ARS $661 | + 916% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,988 prices entered by 1,423 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 89% more expensive than in Argentina
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