Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,201 (C$28) | C$22 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,858 (C$18) | C$13 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,637 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,605 (C$2.23) | C$2.85 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,854 (C$5.35) | C$5.11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,054 (C$4.24) | C$4.89 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,726 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,641 (C$3.67) | C$4.61 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,476 (C$2.05) | C$4.40 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,145 (C$2.98) | C$3.71 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,456 (C$9) | C$18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,782 (C$3.87) | C$2.63 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,891 (C$2.63) | C$2.41 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,565,910 (C$2,175) | C$2,308 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $798,548 (C$1,109) | C$1,757 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $146,214 (C$203) | C$120 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $702,102 (C$975) | C$1,249 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $528,846 (C$735) | C$1,119 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $92,387 (C$128) | C$93 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $33,125 (C$46) | C$66 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $462,243 (C$642) | C$342 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289,214 (C$402) | C$152 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $16,694 (C$23) | C$12 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,229 (C$9) | C$29 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 137% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $174,505 (C$242) | C$79 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $118,267 (C$164) | C$73 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $214,525 (C$298) | C$119 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $178,514 (C$248) | C$157 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,859,500 (C$42,872) | C$27,346 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,139 (C$1.58) | C$1.75 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $29,473 (C$41) | C$57 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $22,061 (C$31) | C$30 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,568 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $14,852 (C$21) | C$38 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,057 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,897 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,374 (C$4.69) | C$5.44 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,907 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,832 (C$5.32) | C$3.98 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,606 (C$5.01) | C$1.60 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,082 (C$17) | C$24 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,012 (C$58) | C$65 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,710 (C$23) | C$28 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $69,387 (C$96) | C$104 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,133 (C$90) | C$106 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,699 (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,076 (C$7) | C$5.86 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,502 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,687,110 (C$2,344) | C$644 | + 264% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $626 (C$0.87) | C$0.50 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $39,663 (C$55) | C$53 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,502 (C$4.86) | C$18 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,756 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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