Cost of living in Bahía Blanca, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $699 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $369 (C$4.99) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $120 (C$1.62) | C$5.78 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $58 (C$0.79) | C$1.98 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $134 (C$1.81) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (C$1.18) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $219 (C$2.96) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $118 (C$1.60) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 (C$0.72) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (C$0.92) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $269 (C$3.64) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (C$0.43) | C$1.93 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $24,619 (C$333) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $14,418 (C$195) | C$1,241 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,516 (C$48) | C$133 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $15,335 (C$207) | C$1,120 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,988 (C$135) | C$806 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,773 (C$51) | C$66 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,538 (C$21) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $25,298 (C$342) | C$311 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,918 (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $242 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $249 (C$3.37) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,736 (C$37) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,243 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,109 (C$69) | C$98 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,014 (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $761,428 (C$10,290) | C$22,942 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (C$0.95) | C$1.39 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,130 (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $684 (C$9) | - | - | |
| 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 $239 (C$3.23) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $327 (C$4.42) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,447 (C$20) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $262 (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $150 (C$2.02) | C$3.85 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $203 (C$2.74) | C$4.28 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $99 (C$1.34) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $116 (C$1.56) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $478 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $894 (C$12) | C$52 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $530 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,676 (C$23) | C$117 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,057 (C$14) | C$96 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $194 (C$2.63) | C$9 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $134 (C$1.81) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $128 (C$1.73) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $17,488 (C$236) | C$647 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,502 (C$20) | C$35 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $127 (C$1.71) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,215 (ARS $163,908) in Bahía Blanca.
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