- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Bahía Blanca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $134 (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $99 (C$5.25) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $39 (C$2.05) | C$5.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $18 (C$0.95) | C$2.17 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $57 (C$3.03) | C$4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $30 (C$1.58) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $89 (C$4.72) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $14 (C$0.75) | C$4.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $17 (C$0.92) | C$3.31 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $10 (C$0.52) | C$3.07 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $123 (C$6) | C$16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $36 (C$1.91) | C$2.51 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 (C$0.96) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,424 (C$287) | C$1,576 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $6,205 (C$328) | C$1,122 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $880 (C$46) | C$109 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,813 (C$360) | C$1,019 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,000 (C$317) | C$774 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,967 (C$104) | C$66 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $435 (C$23) | C$40 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $8,038 (C$425) | C$377 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,500 (C$79) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $129 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $76 (C$4.02) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,237 (C$65) | C$59 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,047 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,594 (C$84) | C$93 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $1,287 (C$68) | C$92 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $213,222 (C$11,265) | C$22,749 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $16 (C$0.87) | C$1.27 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $681 (C$36) | C$65 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $94 (C$4.97) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $163 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $298 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $450 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $24 (C$1.27) | C$6 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $34 (C$1.81) | C$3.72 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $43 (C$2.25) | C$2.83 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $29 (C$1.53) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $36 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $77 (C$4.07) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $184 (C$10) | C$46 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $159 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $286 (C$15) | C$101 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $441 (C$23) | C$87 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $81 (C$4.28) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $53 (C$2.79) | C$5.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $60 (C$3.17) | C$5.67 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $10,000 (C$528) | C$549 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.66 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $353 (C$19) | C$35 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $18 (C$0.96) | C$10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,916
(ARS $36,263)
in Bahía Blanca.
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