Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $244 (C$5.22) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $226 (C$4.84) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $112 (C$2.40) | C$5.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $35 (C$0.76) | C$1.98 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $45 (C$0.97) | C$4.48 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $46 (C$0.99) | C$3.04 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $152 (C$3.25) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (C$0.83) | C$4.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (C$0.48) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $54 (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $191 (C$4.09) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $71 (C$1.52) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (C$0.79) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $16,816 (C$360) | C$2,136 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $9,660 (C$207) | C$1,241 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,233 (C$69) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $8,858 (C$190) | C$1,120 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $7,625 (C$163) | C$806 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $1,510 (C$32) | C$66 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $987 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $12,047 (C$258) | C$311 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,281 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $164 (C$3.52) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $126 (C$2.70) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,412 (C$30) | C$60 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,490 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,972 (C$64) | C$98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,932 (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $512,890 (C$10,982) | C$22,935 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $35 (C$0.74) | C$1.42 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (C$13) | C$67 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $140 (C$3.00) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $150 (C$3.20) | C$22 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $500 (C$11) | C$77 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $98 (C$2.10) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $99 (C$2.11) | C$3.85 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $114 (C$2.45) | C$4.28 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (C$1.07) | C$3.11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $39 (C$0.83) | C$2.46 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $327 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $701 (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $389 (C$8) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,000 (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $700 (C$15) | C$96 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $182 (C$3.90) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $82 (C$1.76) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $88 (C$1.89) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $0.30 (C$0.01) | C$0.83 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $587 (C$13) | C$35 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $130 (C$2.78) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 370 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,925 (ARS $89,895) in San Juan.
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