- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- La Plata
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $93 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $80 (C$5.75) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $30 (C$2.16) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $13 (C$0.95) | C$2.38 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $21 (C$1.51) | C$4.08 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $18 (C$1.30) | C$2.62 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $39 (C$2.78) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $21 (C$1.49) | C$3.73 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (C$0.76) | C$2.90 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $15 (C$1.06) | C$2.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $58 (C$4.17) | C$16 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $24 (C$1.71) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $8 (C$0.59) | C$1.76 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,536 (C$399) | C$1,186 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $4,875 (C$351) | C$982 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (C$33) | C$117 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,454 (C$393) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,548 (C$256) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| 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 $386 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $8,055 (C$581) | C$392 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (C$172) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $108 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $65 (C$4.69) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| 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 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $924 (C$67) | C$95 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $970 (C$70) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $220,932 (C$15,926) | C$22,684 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $12 (C$0.86) | C$1.19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $153 (C$11) | C$47 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $40 (C$2.91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (C$1.66) | C$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $65 (C$4.69) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $217 (C$16) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $24 (C$1.71) | C$3.90 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (C$1.59) | C$3.90 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $21 (C$1.50) | C$3.21 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (C$0.90) | C$2.46 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $70 (C$5.02) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $243 (C$18) | C$43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $102 (C$7) | C$27 | - 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$93 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (C$3.74) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $29 (C$2.06) | C$5.44 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (C$2.93) | C$5.57 | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,166 (C$84) | C$141 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $361 (C$26) | C$34 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $25 (C$1.78) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,270
(ARS $17,619)
in La Plata.
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