Cost of living in Rosario, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $327 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $280 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $107 (C$2.30) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 (C$1.16) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $91 (C$1.95) | C$4.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $59 (C$1.27) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $214 (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $66 (C$1.41) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $32 (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $54 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $202 (C$4.33) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $100 (C$2.14) | C$2.48 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $34 (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $19,732 (C$424) | C$2,136 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $15,060 (C$324) | C$1,241 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,656 (C$79) | C$133 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $14,061 (C$302) | C$1,120 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $11,046 (C$237) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,056 (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,059 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,473 (C$418) | C$311 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,694 (C$101) | C$97 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $234 (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $165 (C$3.55) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,289 (C$49) | C$60 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,157 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,947 (C$85) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,294 (C$92) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $938,410 (C$20,167) | C$22,935 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (C$1.15) | C$1.39 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,484 (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $278 (C$5.98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139 (C$2.99) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $213 (C$4.58) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $721 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $49 (C$1.06) | C$6 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (C$1.42) | C$3.85 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 (C$1.69) | C$4.28 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $57 (C$1.22) | C$3.11 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $65 (C$1.39) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $309 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $845 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $499 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,401 (C$30) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,213 (C$26) | C$96 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $256 (C$5.50) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $101 (C$2.18) | C$5.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $117 (C$2.52) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $21,844 (C$469) | C$647 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.43 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,601 (C$34) | C$35 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $92 (C$1.99) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,911 (ARS $135,467) in Rosario.
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