Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $745 (C$10) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $670 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $199 (C$2.56) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $76 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $175 (C$2.25) | C$4.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $101 (C$1.30) | C$3.04 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $295 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $145 (C$1.87) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $60 (C$0.77) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $109 (C$1.41) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $336 (C$4.32) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $174 (C$2.25) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (C$0.51) | C$1.93 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 70% 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 $31,296 (C$403) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,378 (C$314) | C$1,241 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,829 (C$75) | C$133 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,807 (C$319) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,328 (C$197) | C$806 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,227 (C$67) | C$66 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,471 (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $30,517 (C$393) | C$311 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,971 (C$180) | C$97 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $391 (C$5.04) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $393 (C$5.06) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,138 (C$66) | C$60 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,138 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,155 (C$118) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $10,528 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 29% 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$31,884) | C$22,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $77 (C$0.99) | C$1.39 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,311 (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $479 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $463 (C$5.97) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,096 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,178 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $197 (C$2.53) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $197 (C$2.54) | C$3.85 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $297 (C$3.82) | C$4.28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (C$1.53) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $124 (C$1.59) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $549 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Plata | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,219 (C$29) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,014 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,787 (C$23) | C$117 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,895 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $614 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $116 (C$1.49) | C$5.42 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 (C$1.97) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,828 (C$770) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $6 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,091 (C$27) | C$35 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $326 (C$4.20) | C$11 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 374 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2021.
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