Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $831) | ARS $383 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (ARS $503) | ARS $287 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $323) | ARS $108 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (ARS $112) | ARS $52 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.89 (ARS $181) | ARS $85 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 (ARS $184) | ARS $56 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $477) | ARS $210 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (ARS $180) | ARS $62 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.55 (ARS $119) | ARS $31 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (ARS $153) | ARS $59 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $820) | ARS $211 | + 288% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 (ARS $107) | ARS $101 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (ARS $102) | ARS $32 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 221% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,252 (ARS $105,005) | ARS $27,470 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,721 (ARS $80,239) | ARS $17,544 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 (ARS $7,658) | ARS $3,815 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,695 (ARS $79,016) | ARS $19,171 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,204 (ARS $56,140) | ARS $12,762 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (ARS $5,176) | ARS $2,839 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $2,472) | ARS $1,194 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (ARS $19,779) | ARS $19,547 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 (ARS $7,419) | ARS $7,844 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $511) | ARS $287 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $1,080) | ARS $184 | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (ARS $3,214) | ARS $2,679 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (ARS $2,430) | ARS $1,838 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (ARS $5,257) | ARS $3,994 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (ARS $6,438) | ARS $3,848 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 139% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,274 (ARS $1,178,555) | ARS $1,006,260 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (ARS $58) | ARS $52 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$116 (ARS $5,420) | ARS $1,156 | + 369% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 114% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $495) | ARS $224 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $971) | ARS $423 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (ARS $3,847) | ARS $990 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (ARS $355) | ARS $209 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (ARS $240) | ARS $114 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (ARS $238) | ARS $173 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.01 (ARS $141) | ARS $88 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 (ARS $109) | ARS $100 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (ARS $1,132) | ARS $368 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 103% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $2,534) | ARS $870 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (ARS $1,342) | ARS $517 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (ARS $7,480) | ARS $1,775 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (ARS $4,546) | ARS $1,514 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $550) | ARS $268 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.84 (ARS $226) | ARS $122 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $339) | ARS $121 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$571 (ARS $26,639) | ARS $34,836 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (ARS $18) | ARS $10 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (ARS $2,702) | ARS $1,603 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $667) | ARS $112 | + 494% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 141% more expensive than in Argentina
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