Cost of living in Austria compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (ARS $17,459) | ARS $17,464 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (ARS $12,869) | ARS $11,393 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (ARS $5,721) | ARS $3,698 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (ARS $1,475) | ARS $1,546 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.80 (ARS $6,175) | ARS $3,311 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (ARS $4,870) | ARS $2,901 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (ARS $9,010) | ARS $5,826 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (ARS $2,589) | ARS $2,690 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (ARS $3,049) | ARS $1,496 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (ARS $1,354) | ARS $2,034 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (ARS $12,705) | ARS $6,790 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (ARS $3,708) | ARS $2,951 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (ARS $2,572) | ARS $999 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 96% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,555 (ARS $1,655,160) | ARS $798,488 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (ARS $1,228,440) | ARS $476,713 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (ARS $261,546) | ARS $108,077 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (ARS $1,062,629) | ARS $512,114 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €721 (ARS $767,532) | ARS $326,325 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (ARS $117,844) | ARS $84,158 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (ARS $25,475) | ARS $23,490 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (ARS $513,188) | ARS $504,664 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (ARS $121,657) | ARS $290,918 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (ARS $14,662) | ARS $6,702 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (ARS $19,922) | ARS $4,354 | + 358% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (ARS $103,035) | ARS $131,054 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (ARS $48,647) | ARS $84,613 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (ARS $129,904) | ARS $157,825 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (ARS $225,544) | ARS $153,664 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,470 (ARS $28,181,141) | ARS $31,920,600 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (ARS $1,647) | ARS $1,067 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (ARS $44,256) | ARS $50,360 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (ARS $15,245) | ARS $13,531 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (ARS $13,767) | ARS $26,667 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (ARS $161,694) | ARS $25,544 | + 533% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (ARS $5,323) | ARS $5,007 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (ARS $4,287) | ARS $2,953 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (ARS $6,732) | ARS $5,348 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (ARS $2,137) | ARS $3,627 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (ARS $3,543) | ARS $4,204 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (ARS $37,454) | ARS $9,065 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Austria | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (ARS $49,546) | ARS $34,013 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $22,903) | ARS $11,537 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (ARS $287,843) | ARS $52,537 | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (ARS $67,162) | ARS $52,255 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (ARS $13,052) | ARS $8,577 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (ARS $5,312) | ARS $4,698 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (ARS $5,679) | ARS $4,638 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (ARS $734,054) | ARS $1,207,770 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $105) | ARS $548 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (ARS $49,451) | ARS $30,899 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $6,582) | ARS $5,107 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,231 prices entered by 688 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Argentina
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