- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Santa Fe
- London, Ontario
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Santa Fe (Argentina) and London, Ontario (Canada)
| Food | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $48 (C$5.97) | C$13.56 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $35 (C$4.44) | C$8.41 | 47% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $17 (C$2.14) | C$4.57 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $4.60 (C$0.58) | C$2.61 | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $6.33 (C$0.80) | C$2.92 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $14.33 (C$1.80) | C$3.28 | 45% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $20 (C$2.51) | C$6.14 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $12.17 (C$1.53) | C$2.56 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10.33 (C$1.30) | C$3.00 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $5.71 (C$0.72) | C$3.21 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $28 (C$3.45) | C$17.33 | 80% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $8.83 (C$1.11) | C$2.34 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $3.88 (C$0.49) | C$1.50 | 68% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,644 (C$332) | C$1,086 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $471 (C$59) | C$204 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $155 (C$19.47) | C$44 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,583 (C$953) | C$564 | 69% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $600 (C$75) | C$175 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $40 (C$5.02) | C$7.00 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $30 (C$3.77) | C$19 | 80% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $438 (C$55) | C$46 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $275 (C$35) | C$40 | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $410 (C$52) | C$93 | 44% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $287 (C$36) | C$82 | 56% |
| Transportation | 69% | ||
| Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $112,400 (C$14,119) | C$24,178 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5.19 (C$0.65) | C$1.28 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $104 (C$13.10) | C$78 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $47 (C$5.96) | C$24 | 75% |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $50 (C$6.28) | C$10.00 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $27 (C$3.39) | C$7.00 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $10.67 (C$1.34) | C$2.93 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $26 (C$3.27) | C$4.71 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $11.33 (C$1.42) | C$3.00 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $5.50 (C$0.69) | C$2.04 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $36 (C$4.55) | C$24 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $109 (C$13.69) | C$36 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $50 (C$6.22) | C$22 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $178 (C$22) | C$70 | 68% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $162 (C$20) | C$83 | 75% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $22 (C$2.70) | C$6.46 | 58% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $9.67 (C$1.21) | C$4.83 | 75% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $20 (C$2.55) | C$4.79 | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,200 (C$151) | C$145 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.13 (C$0.27) | C$0.33 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $94 (C$11.81) | C$47 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $8.18 (C$1.03) | C$10.07 | 90% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 693 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in London, Ontario
you would need to make just about C$944
(ARS $7,516)
in Santa Fe.