- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- La Plata
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $100 (C$7) | C$14 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $84 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $30 (C$2.14) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $16 (C$1.14) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $23 (C$1.67) | C$4.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $19 (C$1.38) | C$2.54 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $43 (C$3.12) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $21 (C$1.54) | C$3.55 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (C$0.78) | C$3.02 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $17 (C$1.25) | C$2.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $63 (C$4.52) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $29 (C$2.08) | C$2.18 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (C$0.68) | C$1.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,536 (C$398) | C$1,186 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $4,875 (C$350) | C$982 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (C$33) | C$104 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,454 (C$392) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,691 (C$265) | C$695 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $110 (C$8) | C$64 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $437 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,542 (C$542) | C$393 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (C$171) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $108 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $64 (C$4.63) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $689 (C$50) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $719 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $924 (C$66) | C$95 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $970 (C$70) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $220,932 (C$15,876) | C$23,851 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $13 (C$0.93) | C$1.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $163 (C$12) | C$47 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $40 (C$2.90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (C$1.65) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $65 (C$4.67) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $250 (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $24 (C$1.71) | C$2.88 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (C$1.58) | C$3.82 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $21 (C$1.50) | C$3.16 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (C$0.90) | C$2.53 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $70 (C$5.00) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $243 (C$17) | C$45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $102 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (C$27) | C$84 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $297 (C$21) | C$89 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (C$3.73) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $29 (C$2.06) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (C$2.92) | C$5.43 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ARS $26,000 (C$1,868) | C$850 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $361 (C$26) | C$34 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $25 (C$1.77) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 219 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 53% 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$1,645
(ARS $22,887)
in La Plata.
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