Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $334 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $245 (C$5.26) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $83 (C$1.78) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $53 (C$1.14) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $59 (C$1.28) | C$4.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $46 (C$0.99) | C$3.04 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $138 (C$2.96) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $56 (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 (C$1.30) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $251 (C$5.40) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $104 (C$2.24) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $26 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $14,404 (C$310) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $10,714 (C$231) | C$1,241 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,821 (C$61) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $12,671 (C$273) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $8,390 (C$181) | C$806 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,666 (C$79) | C$66 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $818 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $15,656 (C$337) | C$311 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,312 (C$93) | C$97 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $143 (C$3.07) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $161 (C$3.46) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,764 (C$38) | C$60 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,125 (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,696 (C$80) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,273 (C$70) | C$117 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $591,564 (C$12,732) | C$22,935 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (C$1.15) | C$1.39 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $704 (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $163 (C$3.51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $107 (C$2.30) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $325 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $534 (C$11) | C$77 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $138 (C$2.97) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $64 (C$1.38) | C$3.85 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $62 (C$1.33) | C$4.28 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $37 (C$0.79) | C$3.11 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (C$1.23) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $189 (C$4.07) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $361 (C$8) | C$52 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $299 (C$6) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,371 (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $632 (C$14) | C$96 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $143 (C$3.09) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $69 (C$1.49) | C$5.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $60 (C$1.29) | C$7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $24,199 (C$521) | C$647 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.55 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,208 (C$26) | C$35 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $77 (C$1.66) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 67% 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$2,093 (ARS $97,235) in Tucumán.
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