- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Tucumán
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $116 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $95 (C$6.00) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $28 (C$1.73) | C$5.69 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $18 (C$1.12) | C$2.17 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $20 (C$1.27) | C$4.84 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $21 (C$1.31) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $55 (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $21 (C$1.32) | C$4.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $9 (C$0.58) | C$3.31 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $22 (C$1.41) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $89 (C$5.62) | C$16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $41 (C$2.60) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (C$0.64) | C$2.07 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,000 (C$377) | C$1,576 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $4,770 (C$300) | C$1,122 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $699 (C$44) | C$109 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,774 (C$363) | C$1,019 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $5,143 (C$323) | C$774 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,776 (C$112) | C$66 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $288 (C$18) | C$40 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $8,057 (C$507) | C$377 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,692 (C$169) | C$98 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $79 (C$4.98) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $38 (C$2.37) | C$23 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,141 (C$72) | C$59 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $694 (C$44) | C$40 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,698 (C$107) | C$93 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $1,117 (C$70) | C$92 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $298,078 (C$18,740) | C$22,749 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 (C$1.10) | C$1.26 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $345 (C$22) | C$65 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $118 (C$7) | C$31 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $50 (C$3.15) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $210 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $328 (C$21) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $71 (C$4.45) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $41 (C$2.55) | C$3.72 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $45 (C$2.82) | C$2.83 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $23 (C$1.42) | C$3.09 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $24 (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $95 (C$5.94) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $220 (C$14) | C$46 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $129 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $387 (C$24) | C$101 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $330 (C$21) | C$87 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $100 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $42 (C$2.65) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $32 (C$2.03) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $7,350 (C$462) | C$549 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.61 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $561 (C$35) | C$35 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $34 (C$2.14) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 355 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tucumán (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,899
(ARS $30,207)
in Tucumán.
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