- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- San Juan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 87% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $11 (C$0.90) | C$14 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $40 (C$3.31) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2.92 (C$0.24) | C$6 | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $12 (C$0.99) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2.74 (C$0.23) | C$4.08 | - 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $4.46 (C$0.37) | C$2.62 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $3.81 (C$0.31) | C$10 | - 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $3.97 (C$0.33) | C$3.73 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5.72 (C$0.47) | C$2.90 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.67 (C$0.14) | C$2.89 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $14 (C$1.15) | C$16 | - 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $9 (C$0.76) | C$2.31 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $2.49 (C$0.20) | C$1.76 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 87% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,317 (C$108) | C$1,186 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $857 (C$70) | C$982 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $251 (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $856 (C$70) | C$919 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $521 (C$43) | C$695 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $125 (C$10) | C$64 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $53 (C$4.37) | C$39 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $4,829 (C$397) | C$392 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,060 (C$87) | C$111 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $35 (C$2.84) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $69 (C$5.67) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 83% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $488 (C$40) | C$61 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $43 (C$3.49) | C$41 | - 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $83 (C$7) | C$95 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $92 (C$8) | C$87 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 87% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 87% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,500 (C$1,931) | C$22,684 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $0.84 (C$0.07) | C$1.19 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $30 (C$2.47) | C$47 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $14 (C$1.11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8 (C$0.66) | C$8 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $58 (C$4.73) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $14 (C$1.11) | C$7 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $14 (C$1.11) | C$3.90 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $15 (C$1.23) | C$3.90 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $10 (C$0.82) | C$3.21 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (C$0.99) | C$2.46 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $22 (C$1.84) | C$19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 95% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 95% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $156 (C$13) | C$43 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14 (C$1.15) | C$27 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $100 (C$8) | C$84 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $50 (C$4.11) | C$93 | - 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $15 (C$1.21) | C$9 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2.58 (C$0.21) | C$5.44 | - 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2.00 (C$0.16) | C$5.57 | - 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $180 (C$15) | C$141 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $0.30 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48 (C$3.90) | C$34 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $7 (C$0.55) | C$10 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 88% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$435
(ARS $5,289)
in San Juan.
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