Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $437 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $330 (C$4.63) | C$10 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $115 (C$1.62) | C$5.78 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (C$0.93) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (C$1.80) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $101 (C$1.42) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $314 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $119 (C$1.68) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $77 (C$1.08) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $253 (C$3.55) | C$19 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $133 (C$1.87) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (C$0.52) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $24,848 (C$349) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,087 (C$226) | C$1,241 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,992 (C$70) | C$133 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,098 (C$254) | C$1,120 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $11,710 (C$164) | C$806 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,501 (C$49) | C$66 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,131 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,766 (C$474) | C$311 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,812 (C$166) | C$97 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (C$5.08) | C$10 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $196 (C$2.75) | C$25 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,107 (C$44) | C$60 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,504 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,873 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,735 (C$95) | C$117 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,211,320 (C$31,061) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,765 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $356 (C$5.00) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $217 (C$3.05) | C$8 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 (C$6.00) | C$22 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,027 (C$14) | C$77 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $55 (C$0.77) | C$6 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $131 (C$1.84) | C$3.85 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $166 (C$2.33) | C$4.28 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $122 (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $108 (C$1.52) | C$2.46 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $433 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,128 (C$16) | C$52 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $525 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,537 (C$22) | C$117 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,967 (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $316 (C$4.43) | C$9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $137 (C$1.92) | C$5.42 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 (C$1.82) | C$7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,272 (C$833) | C$647 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.73 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,036 (C$29) | C$35 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 (C$1.96) | C$11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,850 (ARS $202,864) in Rosario.
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