Cost of living in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $196 (C$7) | C$16 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $142 (C$5.09) | C$10 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $47 (C$1.69) | C$5.69 | 70% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $26 (C$0.91) | C$2.05 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $34 (C$1.23) | C$5.20 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $22 (C$0.78) | C$2.90 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $67 (C$2.39) | C$10 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $30 (C$1.07) | C$4.10 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $14 (C$0.51) | C$3.34 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $21 (C$0.74) | C$3.36 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $123 (C$4.38) | C$16 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $43 (C$1.53) | C$2.51 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $12 (C$0.44) | C$2.01 | 78% |
| Housing in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 62% 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 $12,647 (C$452) | C$1,859 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $8,923 (C$319) | C$1,162 | 73% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $2,001 (C$72) | C$114 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $10,966 (C$392) | C$1,038 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $8,418 (C$301) | C$779 | 61% |
| 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 $640 (C$23) | C$39 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $11,012 (C$394) | C$351 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $2,635 (C$94) | C$86 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $131 (C$4.69) | C$9 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $247 (C$9) | C$22 | 61% |
| 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 67% 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 $292,866 (C$10,468) | C$22,749 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $22 (C$0.78) | C$1.27 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $425 (C$15) | C$67 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $228 (C$8) | C$31 | 74% |
| Personal Care in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $62 (C$2.20) | C$8 | 71% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $96 (C$3.42) | C$20 | 83% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $500 (C$18) | C$80 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $82 (C$2.92) | C$6 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $34 (C$1.22) | C$3.72 | 67% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $41 (C$1.46) | C$2.83 | 48% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $32 (C$1.16) | C$3.09 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $20 (C$0.72) | C$2.46 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $155 (C$5.54) | C$19 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Mar del Plata (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mar del Plata (Argentina) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $426 (C$15) | C$46 | 67% |
| 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 $763 (C$27) | C$85 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $80 (C$2.84) | C$8 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $49 (C$1.76) | C$5.30 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $73 (C$2.61) | C$5.67 | 54% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $19,018 (C$680) | C$660 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $2.78 (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 $53 (C$1.90) | C$11 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,978
(ARS $55,347)
in Mar del Plata.