Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $441 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $302 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $80 (C$1.71) | C$5.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $46 (C$1.00) | C$1.85 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $93 (C$1.99) | C$4.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (C$1.08) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (C$2.38) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $43 (C$0.93) | C$4.24 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (C$0.73) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $73 (C$1.57) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (C$3.74) | C$18 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $89 (C$1.91) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $20,703 (C$444) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $11,286 (C$242) | C$1,241 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,074 (C$66) | C$133 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,970 (C$278) | C$1,120 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $8,669 (C$186) | C$806 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,074 (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,033 (C$22) | C$50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $18,048 (C$387) | C$322 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,642 (C$100) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $206 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $160 (C$3.43) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,247 (C$48) | C$61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,910 (C$41) | C$38 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,613 (C$77) | C$96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,366 (C$72) | C$112 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $424,662 (C$9,107) | C$22,935 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $47 (C$1.01) | C$1.39 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,100 (C$24) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $635 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $208 (C$4.45) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $328 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $710 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $150 (C$3.22) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $89 (C$1.90) | C$3.78 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $104 (C$2.22) | C$4.28 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $64 (C$1.37) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $73 (C$1.57) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $274 (C$5.87) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $745 (C$16) | C$50 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $400 (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,000 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $888 (C$19) | C$94 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (C$3.44) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $99 (C$2.13) | C$5.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (C$2.25) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $15,073 (C$323) | C$647 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.69 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,670 (C$36) | C$36 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $108 (C$2.32) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,575 (ARS $120,067) in Bahía Blanca.
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