Cost of living in San Juan, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $564 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $348 (C$4.93) | C$10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $95 (C$1.35) | C$5.78 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $83 (C$1.17) | C$4.18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $60 (C$0.85) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $144 (C$2.05) | C$10 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $53 (C$0.75) | C$4.24 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $29 (C$0.41) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $62 (C$0.88) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $210 (C$2.97) | C$19 | - 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $102 (C$1.44) | C$2.48 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 (C$0.39) | C$1.93 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $20,827 (C$295) | C$2,136 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $12,882 (C$183) | C$1,241 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,325 (C$47) | C$133 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,796 (C$181) | C$1,120 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,106 (C$129) | C$806 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,070 (C$29) | C$66 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,692 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $24,446 (C$347) | C$311 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,484 (C$92) | C$97 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $233 (C$3.30) | C$10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $180 (C$2.55) | C$25 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,624 (C$23) | C$60 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,895 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,655 (C$66) | C$98 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,313 (C$61) | C$117 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $624,384 (C$8,854) | C$22,935 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $46 (C$0.65) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,353 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $657 (C$9) | - | - | |
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 $175 (C$2.49) | C$8 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $401 (C$5.69) | C$22 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $947 (C$13) | C$77 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $138 (C$1.95) | C$6 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $137 (C$1.94) | C$3.85 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $198 (C$2.81) | C$4.28 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $72 (C$1.02) | C$3.11 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $82 (C$1.17) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $327 (C$4.64) | C$20 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $720 (C$10) | C$52 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $521 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,500 (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,388 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $344 (C$4.88) | C$9 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $170 (C$2.41) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $118 (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $51,130 (C$725) | C$647 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.00 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,708 (C$24) | C$35 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $259 (C$3.68) | C$11 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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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$1,976 (ARS $139,325) in San Juan.
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