Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $542 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $379 (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $106 (C$1.50) | C$5.78 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $57 (C$0.81) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (C$1.81) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $84 (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $204 (C$2.90) | C$10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $82 (C$1.16) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $40 (C$0.57) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 (C$0.99) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $281 (C$3.99) | C$19 | - 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 (C$1.89) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $31 (C$0.44) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $23,095 (C$328) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $12,556 (C$178) | C$1,241 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,341 (C$47) | C$133 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $13,920 (C$197) | C$1,120 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,305 (C$132) | C$806 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,089 (C$44) | C$66 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,519 (C$22) | C$54 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $18,069 (C$256) | C$311 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,779 (C$82) | C$97 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $232 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $234 (C$3.31) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,548 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,275 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,358 (C$62) | C$98 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,696 (C$52) | C$117 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $990,327 (C$14,043) | C$22,935 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,146 (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $849 (C$12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $240 (C$3.41) | C$8 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $417 (C$5.92) | C$22 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,548 (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $262 (C$3.72) | C$6 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $127 (C$1.79) | C$3.85 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $171 (C$2.42) | C$4.28 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $85 (C$1.21) | C$3.11 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $107 (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $456 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 79% | |||
Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $792 (C$11) | C$52 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $453 (C$6) | C$26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,676 (C$24) | C$117 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $921 (C$13) | C$96 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $179 (C$2.54) | C$9 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $128 (C$1.81) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 (C$1.74) | C$7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $17,488 (C$248) | C$647 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.22 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,476 (C$21) | C$35 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $122 (C$1.72) | C$11 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,999 (ARS $140,969) in Bahía Blanca.
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