Cost of living in Austria compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 180% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (ARS $1,576) | ARS $653 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $887) | ARS $472 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (ARS $657) | ARS $156 | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (ARS $134) | ARS $68 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (ARS $628) | ARS $146 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (ARS $414) | ARS $90 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (ARS $844) | ARS $283 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (ARS $248) | ARS $109 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (ARS $234) | ARS $52 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (ARS $127) | ARS $82 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (ARS $993) | ARS $288 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (ARS $201) | ARS $147 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (ARS $190) | ARS $40 | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 255% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (ARS $153,039) | ARS $38,260 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (ARS $119,900) | ARS $24,742 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (ARS $16,884) | ARS $4,412 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,081 (ARS $120,228) | ARS $26,419 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (ARS $70,960) | ARS $17,301 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (ARS $10,867) | ARS $3,526 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (ARS $2,927) | ARS $1,429 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (ARS $44,499) | ARS $36,537 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (ARS $12,592) | ARS $15,908 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (ARS $1,776) | ARS $362 | + 391% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,653) | ARS $271 | + 511% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 83% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (ARS $10,296) | ARS $4,088 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (ARS $4,208) | ARS $2,633 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (ARS $9,902) | ARS $7,463 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (ARS $13,568) | ARS $6,180 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (ARS $2,694,333) | ARS $2,098,550 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (ARS $120) | ARS $72 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (ARS $5,245) | ARS $1,639 | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 191% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $903) | ARS $298 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $1,064) | ARS $629 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (ARS $11,913) | ARS $1,229 | + 869% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (ARS $611) | ARS $278 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (ARS $306) | ARS $170 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (ARS $369) | ARS $228 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (ARS $201) | ARS $119 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (ARS $244) | ARS $135 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (ARS $2,484) | ARS $521 | + 377% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 165% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (ARS $4,714) | ARS $1,377 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (ARS $2,287) | ARS $701 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (ARS $14,348) | ARS $2,334 | + 515% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (ARS $7,272) | ARS $2,298 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $1,173) | ARS $430 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (ARS $444) | ARS $172 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (ARS $419) | ARS $161 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (ARS $56,341) | ARS $67,861 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (ARS $83) | ARS $19 | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (ARS $4,572) | ARS $2,077 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.92 (ARS $659) | ARS $181 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,271 prices entered by 1,414 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 164% more expensive than in Argentina
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