- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Rosario
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $134 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $130 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $50 (C$3.14) | C$5.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $21 (C$1.33) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $63 (C$3.95) | C$4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $28 (C$1.73) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $76 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $35 (C$2.18) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $16 (C$1.03) | C$3.31 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $24 (C$1.53) | C$3.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $118 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $42 (C$2.65) | C$2.51 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $13 (C$0.84) | C$2.07 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $13,224 (C$828) | C$1,576 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $8,292 (C$519) | C$1,122 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,132 (C$71) | C$109 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $11,980 (C$750) | C$1,019 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $6,651 (C$416) | C$774 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $957 (C$60) | C$66 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $570 (C$36) | C$40 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,650 (C$792) | C$377 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,337 (C$209) | C$98 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $124 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $84 (C$5.24) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,361 (C$85) | C$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,100 (C$69) | C$40 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,811 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,040 (C$128) | C$92 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $394,223 (C$24,671) | C$22,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $22 (C$1.38) | C$1.26 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $389 (C$24) | C$65 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $113 (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $77 (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $131 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $254 (C$16) | C$96 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $36 (C$2.25) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $35 (C$2.21) | C$3.72 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $41 (C$2.59) | C$2.83 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $39 (C$2.42) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $28 (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $112 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $483 (C$30) | C$46 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $211 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $913 (C$57) | C$101 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $521 (C$33) | C$87 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $114 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $37 (C$2.34) | C$5.53 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $59 (C$3.72) | C$5.67 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,193 (C$1,013) | C$549 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.85 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $505 (C$32) | C$35 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $40 (C$2.49) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 463 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rosario (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,687
(ARS $42,938)
in Rosario.
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