- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Bahía Blanca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $86 (C$6) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $60 (C$4.37) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (C$2.81) | C$5.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $12 (C$0.89) | C$2.31 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $16 (C$1.14) | C$4.13 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $24 (C$1.72) | C$2.54 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $199 (C$14) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $26 (C$1.91) | C$3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $16 (C$1.14) | C$3.02 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $9 (C$0.64) | C$2.26 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $66 (C$4.79) | C$15 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $38 (C$2.76) | C$2.18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 (C$1.27) | C$1.87 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $4,364 (C$316) | C$1,209 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $5,558 (C$402) | C$1,030 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,386 (C$100) | C$104 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $4,874 (C$353) | C$919 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,118 (C$443) | C$695 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,921 (C$284) | C$64 | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $331 (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,602 (C$550) | C$393 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,117 (C$81) | C$111 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $107 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $76 (C$5.50) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 197% | |||
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 197% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $847 (C$61) | C$58 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $2,391 (C$173) | C$41 | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,261 (C$91) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,809 (C$203) | C$87 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $168,667 (C$12,204) | C$23,851 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $13 (C$0.98) | C$1.19 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $681 (C$49) | C$47 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $89 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294 (C$21) | C$7 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $298 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $450 (C$33) | C$80 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $24 (C$1.74) | C$6 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $36 (C$2.61) | C$2.88 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $51 (C$3.67) | C$3.82 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $24 (C$1.76) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $24 (C$1.74) | C$2.53 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $132 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $175 (C$13) | C$45 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $206 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $396 (C$29) | C$84 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $570 (C$41) | C$89 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $139 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $77 (C$5.55) | C$5.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $87 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 16% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ARS $10,000 (C$724) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.59 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $556 (C$40) | C$34 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $34 (C$2.44) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,307
(ARS $31,885)
in Bahía Blanca.
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