Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 269% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 269% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $1,205) | ARS $367 | + 229% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (ARS $769) | ARS $301 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $484) | ARS $88 | + 452% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (ARS $160) | ARS $60 | + 168% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (ARS $261) | ARS $78 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (ARS $280) | ARS $55 | + 406% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (ARS $576) | ARS $129 | + 346% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (ARS $338) | ARS $44 | + 663% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (ARS $254) | ARS $27 | + 830% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (ARS $255) | ARS $58 | + 340% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (ARS $1,294) | ARS $201 | + 543% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (ARS $171) | ARS $92 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (ARS $117) | ARS $32 | + 267% | |
Housing | + 382% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 382% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,812 (ARS $122,659) | ARS $20,002 | + 513% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (ARS $87,517) | ARS $11,466 | + 663% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (ARS $12,021) | ARS $3,242 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (ARS $104,046) | ARS $11,715 | + 788% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (ARS $68,084) | ARS $10,117 | + 573% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (ARS $7,842) | ARS $2,131 | + 268% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (ARS $3,233) | ARS $1,505 | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$434 (ARS $29,373) | ARS $23,718 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$163 (ARS $11,040) | ARS $4,797 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (ARS $663) | ARS $226 | + 194% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (ARS $1,394) | ARS $164 | + 751% | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 153% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (ARS $4,591) | ARS $1,556 | + 195% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (ARS $3,517) | ARS $1,430 | + 146% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (ARS $8,866) | ARS $4,439 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (ARS $10,857) | ARS $3,546 | + 206% | |
Transportation | + 155% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (ARS $1,589,479) | ARS $558,062 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (ARS $73) | ARS $44 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (ARS $5,379) | ARS $1,866 | + 188% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (ARS $1,334) | ARS $756 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | + 312% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 312% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (ARS $798) | ARS $128 | + 525% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (ARS $1,299) | ARS $150 | + 768% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (ARS $6,677) | ARS $769 | + 768% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (ARS $586) | ARS $66 | + 792% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.78 (ARS $324) | ARS $108 | + 199% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (ARS $385) | ARS $201 | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (ARS $207) | ARS $83 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (ARS $198) | ARS $122 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (ARS $1,636) | ARS $302 | + 441% | |
Entertainment | + 177% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 177% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (ARS $3,590) | ARS $731 | + 391% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (ARS $1,766) | ARS $521 | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (ARS $6,210) | ARS $956 | + 549% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (ARS $6,060) | ARS $1,359 | + 346% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (ARS $688) | ARS $313 | + 120% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (ARS $326) | ARS $152 | + 115% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $507) | ARS $91 | + 457% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (ARS $39,009) | ARS $58,928 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (ARS $27) | ARS $2.16 | + 1154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (ARS $3,645) | ARS $1,567 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (ARS $1,152) | ARS $248 | + 365% | |
TOTAL | + 237% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 237% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $208,773 (C$3,084) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $62,000 in San Juan.
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