Cost of living in Santa Fe, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $248 (C$5.33) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $204 (C$4.39) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $76 (C$1.62) | C$5.84 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $40 (C$0.86) | C$1.85 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $71 (C$1.52) | C$4.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (C$1.07) | C$3.04 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (C$2.38) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $57 (C$1.22) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $24 (C$0.52) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $45 (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $161 (C$3.46) | C$18 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $79 (C$1.70) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $14 (C$0.31) | C$1.93 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $15,693 (C$337) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $11,025 (C$237) | C$1,241 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,881 (C$40) | C$133 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $14,126 (C$304) | C$1,120 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $8,015 (C$172) | C$806 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $1,457 (C$31) | C$66 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $890 (C$19) | C$50 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $12,791 (C$275) | C$322 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,665 (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $126 (C$2.72) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $135 (C$2.91) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,847 (C$40) | C$61 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $745 (C$16) | C$38 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,808 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,598 (C$56) | C$112 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $404,471 (C$8,692) | C$22,935 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $716 (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $62 (C$1.33) | C$8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $157 (C$3.38) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $536 (C$12) | C$77 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $93 (C$2.00) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $57 (C$1.23) | C$3.78 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $57 (C$1.22) | C$4.28 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $61 (C$1.31) | C$3.11 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (C$1.23) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $227 (C$4.88) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $462 (C$10) | C$50 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $360 (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,600 (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $797 (C$17) | C$94 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $127 (C$2.72) | C$9 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $55 (C$1.18) | C$5.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $66 (C$1.41) | C$6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $16,728 (C$359) | C$647 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.49 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $618 (C$13) | C$36 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $75 (C$1.60) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$1,801 (ARS $83,817) in Santa Fe.
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