Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
WARNING!
Buenos Aires has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Buenos Aires.
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $440 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $158 (C$2.24) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (C$0.89) | C$2.54 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (C$2.10) | C$3.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (C$1.22) | C$4.50 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $280 (C$3.95) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (C$1.41) | C$3.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (C$0.68) | C$1.89 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (C$1.16) | C$4.03 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (C$3.98) | C$18 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (C$2.06) | C$2.41 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (C$0.59) | C$2.59 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,649 (C$617) | C$1,585 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,815 (C$435) | C$1,071 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,069 (C$57) | C$229 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,715 (C$448) | C$1,130 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,541 (C$276) | C$843 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (C$44) | C$156 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,413 (C$20) | C$79 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,098 (C$482) | C$377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (C$209) | C$156 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $359 (C$5.07) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $236 (C$3.34) | C$18 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (C$55) | C$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (C$36) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (C$96) | C$118 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (C$78) | C$124 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (C$29,096) | C$26,886 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (C$0.93) | C$1.22 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,254 (C$18) | C$63 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $429 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (C$4.10) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (C$17) | C$75 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (C$3.92) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (C$2.19) | C$4.96 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $239 (C$3.38) | C$5.31 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (C$1.70) | C$2.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (C$1.95) | C$2.73 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $572 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,382 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,358 (C$33) | C$131 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (C$30) | C$91 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (C$5.46) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (C$2.69) | C$4.59 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (C$2.29) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (C$804) | C$757 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (C$0.24) | C$0.17 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,248 (C$32) | C$66 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (C$2.39) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,875 prices entered by 726 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01413
CAD
/
ARS
*
Do you live in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in Madrid is 138% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Auckland is 41% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in London is 64% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Valencia is 100% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 18% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Burlington, Vermont (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lima (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montclair, New Jersey (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São Paulo (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ithaca, New York (United States)
Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,100 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$2,293 (ARS $162,343) in Buenos Aires.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in La Plata costs ARS $750 (10 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Havana costs 15 CUC (30 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of whole fat milk in Detroit, Michigan costs $1.06 (32 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Resistencia costs ARS $70 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Springfield, Massachusetts costs $18 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in New York City costs $90 (about 2 hours ago)