Cost of living in Santa Fe, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $543 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $364 (C$5.10) | C$10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $123 (C$1.72) | C$5.78 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (C$0.95) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $109 (C$1.53) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $74 (C$1.03) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $193 (C$2.71) | C$10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $65 (C$0.92) | C$4.24 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (C$0.42) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $65 (C$0.92) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $333 (C$4.66) | C$19 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (C$2.03) | C$2.48 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (C$0.37) | C$1.93 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,013 (C$351) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,429 (C$230) | C$1,241 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,770 (C$39) | C$133 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $17,803 (C$249) | C$1,120 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $9,975 (C$140) | C$806 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,315 (C$32) | C$66 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,096 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $27,702 (C$388) | C$311 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,026 (C$56) | C$97 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $192 (C$2.68) | C$10 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $207 (C$2.91) | C$25 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,024 (C$28) | C$60 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,277 (C$18) | C$39 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,854 (C$54) | C$98 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,499 (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $859,739 (C$12,049) | C$22,935 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $67 (C$0.94) | C$1.39 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,221 (C$17) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $370 (C$5.19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $79 (C$1.11) | C$8 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $228 (C$3.19) | C$22 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $757 (C$11) | C$77 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $101 (C$1.42) | C$6 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (C$1.03) | C$3.85 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $63 (C$0.88) | C$4.28 | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $70 (C$0.99) | C$3.11 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $74 (C$1.03) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $312 (C$4.38) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $625 (C$9) | C$52 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $403 (C$5.64) | C$26 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,600 (C$22) | C$117 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $932 (C$13) | C$96 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $145 (C$2.04) | C$9 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $82 (C$1.14) | C$5.42 | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $77 (C$1.08) | C$7 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $45,733 (C$641) | C$647 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.42 (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $738 (C$10) | C$35 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $89 (C$1.25) | C$11 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,922 (ARS $137,129) in Santa Fe.
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