- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (ARS $362) | ARS $175 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $202) | ARS $144 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $151) | ARS $65 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (ARS $51) | ARS $26 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 (ARS $86) | ARS $41 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (ARS $85) | ARS $35 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (ARS $221) | ARS $106 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (ARS $78) | ARS $39 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.35 (ARS $49) | ARS $19 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.53 (ARS $73) | ARS $32 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $384) | ARS $149 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (ARS $50) | ARS $51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (ARS $48) | ARS $16 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 114% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,121 (ARS $44,159) | ARS $18,417 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,650 (ARS $34,365) | ARS $13,257 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$161 (ARS $3,347) | ARS $2,583 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,638 (ARS $34,103) | ARS $14,099 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,195 (ARS $24,892) | ARS $9,336 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$106 (ARS $2,201) | ARS $1,873 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $1,102) | ARS $735 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$481 (ARS $10,017) | ARS $11,771 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (ARS $3,238) | ARS $3,580 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $233) | ARS $193 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (ARS $496) | ARS $113 | + 340% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (ARS $1,467) | ARS $1,776 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (ARS $1,167) | ARS $1,387 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (ARS $2,416) | ARS $2,228 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (ARS $2,880) | ARS $2,411 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,602 (ARS $470,640) | ARS $435,190 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.26 (ARS $26) | ARS $24 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (ARS $2,314) | ARS $451 | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 119% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $206) | ARS $109 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $429) | ARS $196 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$98 (ARS $2,040) | ARS $504 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (ARS $170) | ARS $88 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.89 (ARS $102) | ARS $57 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (ARS $116) | ARS $77 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (ARS $61) | ARS $43 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (ARS $59) | ARS $52 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $522) | ARS $201 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 60% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (ARS $1,113) | ARS $518 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (ARS $575) | ARS $314 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (ARS $3,242) | ARS $1,320 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (ARS $2,000) | ARS $999 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $240) | ARS $155 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (ARS $102) | ARS $66 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $145) | ARS $93 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$589 (ARS $12,271) | ARS $15,875 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (ARS $7) | ARS $5.52 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (ARS $1,263) | ARS $983 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $284) | ARS $58 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,921 prices entered by 4,588 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Argentina
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