- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Rosario
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $113 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $113 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $51 (C$3.68) | C$5.67 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $21 (C$1.52) | C$2.40 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $72 (C$5.17) | C$4.13 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $28 (C$1.97) | C$2.54 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $78 (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $35 (C$2.49) | C$3.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $16 (C$1.18) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $22 (C$1.58) | C$2.26 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $105 (C$8) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $40 (C$2.86) | C$2.18 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $13 (C$0.96) | C$1.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $12,238 (C$874) | C$1,186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $8,477 (C$606) | C$982 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,132 (C$81) | C$104 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,767 (C$698) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $5,533 (C$395) | C$695 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $957 (C$68) | C$64 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $555 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,086 (C$864) | C$393 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,337 (C$238) | C$111 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $106 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $74 (C$5.27) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,260 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,064 (C$76) | C$41 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,765 (C$126) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,040 (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $370,547 (C$26,474) | C$23,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $21 (C$1.53) | C$1.19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $361 (C$26) | C$47 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $105 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $77 (C$5.50) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $131 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $220 (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $36 (C$2.57) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $35 (C$2.53) | C$2.88 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $41 (C$2.96) | C$3.82 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $39 (C$2.77) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $28 (C$2.01) | C$2.53 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $112 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $466 (C$33) | C$45 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $211 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $913 (C$65) | C$84 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $521 (C$37) | C$89 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $114 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $37 (C$2.67) | C$5.72 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $56 (C$4.01) | C$5.43 | - 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ARS $15,108 (C$1,079) | C$850 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.85 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $445 (C$32) | C$34 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $31 (C$2.24) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,770
(ARS $38,778)
in Rosario.
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