Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 82% | |||
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Food in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]546 | ARS $ [BM]2,679 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]346 | ARS $ [BM]1,323 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]86 | ARS $ [BM]765 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]60 | ARS $ [BM]263 | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]102 | ARS $ [BM]553 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]402 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]287 | ARS $ [BM]1,310 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]73 | ARS $ [BM]561 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]37 | ARS $ [BM]498 | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]85 | ARS $ [BM]452 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]245 | ARS $ [BM]2,535 | - 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]118 | ARS $ [BM]328 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]33 | ARS $ [BM]256 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]40,561 | ARS $ [BM]282,712 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]21,835 | ARS $ [BM]164,253 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]3,527 | ARS $ [BM]17,668 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]16,091 | ARS $ [BM]148,198 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]12,619 | ARS $ [BM]106,661 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,578 | ARS $ [BM]8,778 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,551 | ARS $ [BM]7,152 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]15,219 | ARS $ [BM]41,215 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]5,285 | ARS $ [BM]12,798 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]289 | ARS $ [BM]1,339 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]193 | ARS $ [BM]3,337 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]2,284 | ARS $ [BM]7,984 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]3,091 | ARS $ [BM]5,188 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]3,537 | ARS $ [BM]12,935 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]3,525 | ARS $ [BM]15,529 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]570,445 | ARS $ [BM]3,036,739 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]43 | ARS $ [BM]184 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,171 | ARS $ [BM]8,843 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]382 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 85% | |||
Personal Care in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]207 | ARS $ [BM]1,094 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]152 | ARS $ [BM]2,883 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]580 | ARS $ [BM]10,185 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]199 | ARS $ [BM]855 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]114 | ARS $ [BM]509 | - 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]127 | ARS $ [BM]567 | - 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]109 | ARS $ [BM]412 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]88 | ARS $ [BM]326 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]333 | ARS $ [BM]2,636 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 85% | |||
Entertainment in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 85% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]732 | ARS $ [BM]6,885 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]443 | ARS $ [BM]3,456 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,574 | ARS $ [BM]15,545 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]1,204 | ARS $ [BM]12,707 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]152 | ARS $ [BM]1,236 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]121 | ARS $ [BM]717 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]108 | ARS $ [BM]878 | - 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]53,355 | ARS $ [BM]85,622 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]5.78 | ARS $ [BM]110 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]1,171 | ARS $ [BM]4,684 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]112 | ARS $ [BM]1,450 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 82% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,135 (ARS $84,280) in San Carlos de Bariloche.
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