- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $283) | ARS $165 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $156) | ARS $136 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $115) | ARS $57 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (ARS $39) | ARS $26 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.04 (ARS $65) | ARS $38 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.07 (ARS $65) | ARS $36 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (ARS $169) | ARS $104 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.67 (ARS $59) | ARS $39 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (ARS $38) | ARS $19 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.48 (ARS $56) | ARS $31 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $293) | ARS $135 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (ARS $38) | ARS $50 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.35 (ARS $38) | ARS $17 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 71% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,092 (ARS $33,423) | ARS $17,247 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,641 (ARS $26,220) | ARS $12,951 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$167 (ARS $2,674) | ARS $2,220 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,643 (ARS $26,254) | ARS $14,164 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,202 (ARS $19,202) | ARS $8,951 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$106 (ARS $1,695) | ARS $1,641 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $848) | ARS $726 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (ARS $7,753) | ARS $11,643 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (ARS $2,499) | ARS $3,466 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (ARS $190) | ARS $197 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $372) | ARS $112 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (ARS $1,119) | ARS $1,738 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (ARS $916) | ARS $1,288 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (ARS $1,842) | ARS $2,235 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (ARS $2,197) | ARS $2,423 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 89% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,476 (ARS $359,155) | ARS $438,931 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (ARS $19) | ARS $23 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (ARS $1,779) | ARS $420 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $167) | ARS $108 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (ARS $348) | ARS $192 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$91 (ARS $1,451) | ARS $504 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (ARS $130) | ARS $74 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.97 (ARS $79) | ARS $56 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (ARS $89) | ARS $74 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.99 (ARS $48) | ARS $44 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.89 (ARS $46) | ARS $50 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $399) | ARS $205 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $864) | ARS $523 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (ARS $440) | ARS $284 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (ARS $2,476) | ARS $1,176 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (ARS $1,522) | ARS $1,040 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $186) | ARS $152 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.77 (ARS $76) | ARS $64 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $110) | ARS $89 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$588 (ARS $9,392) | ARS $15,634 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (ARS $7) | ARS $5.52 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (ARS $974) | ARS $959 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $218) | ARS $57 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.979
ARS
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,242 prices entered by 4,497 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 56% more expensive than in Argentina
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