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Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (ARS $541) | ARS $233 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $316) | ARS $193 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $223) | ARS $75 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (ARS $74) | ARS $33 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.97 (ARS $124) | ARS $61 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.77 (ARS $118) | ARS $41 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $311) | ARS $122 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (ARS $121) | ARS $46 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.41 (ARS $75) | ARS $23 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.55 (ARS $111) | ARS $43 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $572) | ARS $202 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (ARS $75) | ARS $67 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (ARS $68) | ARS $24 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 147% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,116 (ARS $65,907) | ARS $22,728 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,636 (ARS $50,948) | ARS $15,197 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$147 (ARS $4,579) | ARS $3,771 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,559 (ARS $48,555) | ARS $15,997 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,156 (ARS $35,997) | ARS $11,289 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$97 (ARS $3,034) | ARS $3,028 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (ARS $1,630) | ARS $877 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$457 (ARS $14,224) | ARS $13,159 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (ARS $4,754) | ARS $5,533 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $341) | ARS $237 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $715) | ARS $159 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (ARS $2,247) | ARS $2,080 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (ARS $1,749) | ARS $1,722 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (ARS $3,589) | ARS $2,620 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (ARS $4,203) | ARS $2,815 | + 49% | |
| 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$23,934 (ARS $745,502) | ARS $669,497 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (ARS $41) | ARS $36 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (ARS $3,426) | ARS $717 | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 135% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $325) | ARS $191 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $656) | ARS $323 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (ARS $3,026) | ARS $592 | + 411% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (ARS $266) | ARS $108 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.78 (ARS $149) | ARS $73 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.38 (ARS $168) | ARS $94 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.94 (ARS $92) | ARS $53 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.68 (ARS $83) | ARS $64 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $778) | ARS $241 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (ARS $1,652) | ARS $626 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (ARS $853) | ARS $360 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (ARS $4,504) | ARS $1,978 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (ARS $3,014) | ARS $1,167 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (ARS $348) | ARS $165 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (ARS $160) | ARS $81 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $219) | ARS $103 | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (ARS $18,604) | ARS $22,419 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.49 (ARS $15) | ARS $8 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (ARS $1,814) | ARS $1,129 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $426) | ARS $71 | + 500% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,593 prices entered by 3,958 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Argentina
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