Cost of living in Argentina compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (AU$21) | AU$24 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (AU$4.49) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (AU$1.77) | AU$1.93 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (AU$4.42) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (AU$2.89) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (AU$2.92) | AU$5.05 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.66 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (AU$2.15) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (AU$3.31) | AU$3.69 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (AU$1.16) | AU$2.92 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (AU$1,071) | AU$3,611 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (AU$667) | AU$2,613 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (AU$84) | AU$219 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (AU$727) | AU$2,402 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (AU$540) | AU$1,879 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (AU$74) | AU$163 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (AU$21) | AU$79 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (AU$580) | AU$535 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (AU$341) | AU$248 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (AU$8) | AU$42 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (AU$127) | AU$128 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (AU$75) | AU$86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (AU$191) | AU$186 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (AU$174) | AU$214 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (AU$37,676) | AU$36,303 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.98 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (AU$38) | AU$166 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (AU$27) | AU$83 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (AU$4.02) | AU$5.08 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (AU$3.71) | AU$4.15 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.68 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Argentina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (AU$35) | AU$65 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (AU$15) | AU$43 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (AU$61) | AU$292 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (AU$70) | AU$129 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (AU$7) | AU$5.37 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (AU$5.00) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (AU$1,573) | AU$883 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.50 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (AU$41) | AU$75 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (AU$4.45) | AU$41 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,126 prices entered by 1,369 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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