- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- San Juan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 89% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $11 (C$0.53) | C$15 | - 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $90 (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2.92 (C$0.14) | C$5.69 | - 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $10 (C$0.47) | C$2.05 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2.74 (C$0.13) | C$4.81 | - 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $4.46 (C$0.21) | C$2.90 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $3.81 (C$0.18) | C$10 | - 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $3.97 (C$0.19) | C$4.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $5.72 (C$0.27) | C$3.34 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1.67 (C$0.08) | C$3.36 | - 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $14 (C$0.67) | C$16 | - 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $24 (C$1.17) | C$2.41 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $2.49 (C$0.12) | C$2.01 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 91% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $1,317 (C$63) | C$1,651 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $857 (C$41) | C$1,142 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $251 (C$12) | C$102 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $856 (C$41) | C$1,038 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $521 (C$25) | C$779 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $125 (C$6) | C$66 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $53 (C$2.54) | C$39 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,700 (C$273) | C$351 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,500 (C$120) | C$86 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $90 (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $123 (C$5.87) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 82% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $933 (C$45) | C$59 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $43 (C$2.04) | C$40 | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $83 (C$3.95) | C$93 | - 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $92 (C$4.41) | C$92 | - 95% | |
| Transportation | - 91% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 91% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,500 (C$1,126) | C$22,749 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $0.84 (C$0.04) | C$1.27 | - 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $30 (C$1.44) | C$67 | - 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $140 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $150 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $500 (C$24) | C$82 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $14 (C$0.65) | C$6 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $14 (C$0.65) | C$3.72 | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $33 (C$1.56) | C$2.83 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $38 (C$1.82) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $35 (C$1.68) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $450 (C$22) | C$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14 (C$0.67) | C$26 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,000 (C$48) | C$101 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $50 (C$2.40) | C$85 | - 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $115 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2.58 (C$0.12) | C$5.34 | - 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2.00 (C$0.10) | C$5.67 | - 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $0.30 (C$0.01) | C$1.04 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48 (C$2.28) | C$35 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $7 (C$0.32) | C$11 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 298 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 86% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$730
(ARS $15,229)
in San Juan.
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