- 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 $110 (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $111 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $37 (C$2.31) | C$5.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (C$1.21) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $28 (C$1.79) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $20 (C$1.27) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $55 (C$3.45) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $23 (C$1.45) | C$4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (C$0.71) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $20 (C$1.24) | C$3.07 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $71 (C$4.45) | C$16 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $37 (C$2.34) | C$2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (C$0.60) | C$2.07 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,536 (C$349) | C$1,576 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $5,174 (C$326) | C$1,122 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (C$29) | C$109 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,454 (C$344) | C$1,019 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,691 (C$233) | C$774 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,667 (C$231) | C$66 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $536 (C$34) | C$40 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,542 (C$475) | C$377 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (C$150) | C$98 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $139 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $64 (C$4.06) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $819 (C$52) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $342 (C$22) | C$40 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,209 (C$76) | C$93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $659 (C$42) | C$92 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $245,673 (C$15,478) | C$22,749 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $14 (C$0.89) | C$1.26 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $163 (C$10) | C$65 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $92 (C$5.77) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (C$1.45) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $65 (C$4.10) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $351 (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (C$2.16) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $18 (C$1.11) | C$3.72 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (C$1.39) | C$2.83 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $21 (C$1.32) | C$3.09 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (C$0.79) | C$2.46 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $62 (C$3.92) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $248 (C$16) | C$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $95 (C$5.99) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (C$24) | C$101 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $297 (C$19) | C$87 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (C$3.27) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $29 (C$1.80) | C$5.53 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (C$2.56) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,500 (C$1,607) | C$549 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $361 (C$23) | C$35 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $25 (C$1.56) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 351 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,048
(ARS $32,510)
in La Plata.
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