Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $181 (C$6) | C$16 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $118 (C$4.20) | C$10 | 56% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $37 (C$1.31) | C$5.69 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $23 (C$0.82) | C$2.05 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $32 (C$1.13) | C$5.20 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $19 (C$0.68) | C$2.90 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $59 (C$2.10) | C$10 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $25 (C$0.88) | C$4.10 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $11 (C$0.40) | C$3.34 | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $21 (C$0.73) | C$3.36 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $102 (C$3.61) | C$16 | 77% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $41 (C$1.45) | C$2.51 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $9 (C$0.33) | C$2.01 | 84% |
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $10,685 (C$380) | C$1,859 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $7,397 (C$263) | C$1,162 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $1,334 (C$47) | C$114 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $9,221 (C$328) | C$1,038 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $7,385 (C$263) | C$779 | 66% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $838 (C$30) | C$66 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $544 (C$19) | C$39 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $9,304 (C$331) | C$351 | 6% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $2,239 (C$80) | C$86 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $131 (C$4.67) | C$9 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $129 (C$4.58) | C$22 | 80% |
| Clothes in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $1,241 (C$44) | C$57 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $876 (C$31) | C$38 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $1,711 (C$61) | C$94 | 35% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $1,328 (C$47) | C$99 | 52% |
| Transportation in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $254,214 (C$9,047) | C$22,749 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $17 (C$0.60) | C$1.27 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $425 (C$15) | C$67 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $202 (C$7) | C$31 | 77% |
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $50 (C$1.79) | C$8 | 77% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $92 (C$3.28) | C$20 | 84% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $436 (C$16) | C$80 | 81% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $82 (C$2.90) | C$6 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $34 (C$1.21) | C$3.72 | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $41 (C$1.46) | C$2.83 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $21 (C$0.75) | C$3.09 | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $20 (C$0.71) | C$2.46 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $151 (C$5.36) | C$19 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $417 (C$15) | C$46 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $196 (C$7) | C$26 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $924 (C$33) | C$101 | 67% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $660 (C$23) | C$85 | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $80 (C$2.83) | C$8 | 67% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $49 (C$1.75) | C$5.30 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $58 (C$2.07) | C$5.67 | 64% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $15,278 (C$544) | C$549 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $2.83 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $417 (C$15) | C$34 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $48 (C$1.70) | C$11 | 84% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,756
(ARS $49,344)
in Mar del Plata.