Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,501 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $894 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $351 (C$3.27) | C$5.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $135 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $185 (C$1.73) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $192 (C$1.79) | C$3.17 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $405 (C$3.78) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $190 (C$1.77) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $93 (C$0.87) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $117 (C$1.09) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $643 (C$6.00) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $207 (C$1.93) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $99 (C$0.93) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $47,701 (C$445) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $53,887 (C$503) | C$1,257 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,246 (C$96) | C$124 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,359 (C$311) | C$1,120 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $36,512 (C$341) | C$805 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,810 (C$64) | C$66 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,921 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,681 (C$342) | C$311 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $21,276 (C$199) | C$97 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $477 (C$4.45) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $385 (C$3.59) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,717 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,446 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $17,075 (C$159) | C$98 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,416 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,476,510 (C$23,110) | C$22,942 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $107 (C$1.00) | C$1.67 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,441 (C$13) | C$67 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,215 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $593 (C$5.54) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $814 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,796 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $222 (C$2.07) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $252 (C$2.35) | C$3.85 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $354 (C$3.30) | C$4.33 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $332 (C$3.10) | C$3.16 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $256 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $839 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,034 (C$28) | C$51 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,280 (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,083 (C$29) | C$135 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,866 (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $553 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $322 (C$3.01) | C$5.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $239 (C$2.23) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $75,080 (C$701) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,401 (C$41) | C$37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $325 (C$3.03) | C$11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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