Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $742 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $620 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $170 (C$3.00) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $70 (C$1.23) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $168 (C$2.95) | C$4.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $79 (C$1.39) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $531 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $104 (C$1.83) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $108 (C$1.90) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $263 (C$4.62) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $143 (C$2.52) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $33,394 (C$588) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $27,466 (C$484) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,482 (C$132) | C$133 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,065 (C$547) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,352 (C$376) | C$806 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,994 (C$88) | C$66 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,702 (C$30) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,776 (C$524) | C$311 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,576 (C$221) | C$97 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $365 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $411 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,883 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,213 (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,602 (C$151) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $11,799 (C$208) | C$117 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,524,810 (C$44,447) | C$22,935 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $62 (C$1.10) | C$1.39 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,469 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $543 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $251 (C$4.42) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,097 (C$19) | C$22 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,038 (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $213 (C$3.75) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $195 (C$3.44) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $288 (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $99 (C$1.75) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $90 (C$1.59) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $520 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,312 (C$41) | C$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,079 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,961 (C$35) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,333 (C$59) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $643 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (C$1.27) | C$5.42 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $160 (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $62,500 (C$1,100) | C$647 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.04 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,963 (C$35) | C$35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $337 (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 865 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,146 (ARS $235,530) in La Plata.
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