Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $420 (C$5.94) | C$20 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $396 (C$5.59) | C$10 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (C$1.78) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $110 (C$1.56) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $73 (C$1.03) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $85 (C$1.20) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 (C$0.60) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $69 (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $246 (C$3.47) | C$19 | - 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $128 (C$1.81) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $27 (C$0.38) | C$1.93 | - 80% | |
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 $22,403 (C$316) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $13,690 (C$193) | C$1,241 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,614 (C$65) | C$133 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,308 (C$273) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,221 (C$187) | C$806 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,967 (C$56) | C$66 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $998 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $29,124 (C$411) | C$311 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 (C$203) | C$97 | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $315 (C$4.45) | C$10 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $366 (C$5.18) | C$25 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,741 (C$39) | C$60 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,785 (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,791 (C$96) | C$98 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,367 (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,260,390 (C$17,805) | C$22,935 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (C$1.02) | C$1.39 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,666 (C$24) | C$67 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $284 (C$4.02) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191 (C$2.69) | C$8 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $356 (C$5.02) | C$22 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $897 (C$13) | C$77 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $162 (C$2.28) | C$6 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $128 (C$1.81) | C$3.85 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $155 (C$2.19) | C$4.28 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $93 (C$1.31) | C$3.11 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $399 (C$5.64) | C$20 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 70% | |||
Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $785 (C$11) | C$52 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $489 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,959 (C$28) | C$117 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,571 (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $221 (C$3.12) | C$9 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $121 (C$1.70) | C$5.42 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $140 (C$1.98) | C$7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 (C$620) | C$647 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,751 (C$25) | C$35 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $140 (C$1.98) | C$11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 64% 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$2,302 (ARS $162,972) in Tucumán.
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