- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 149% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $489) | ARS $195 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $275) | ARS $158 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $199) | ARS $68 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (ARS $67) | ARS $28 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (ARS $113) | ARS $47 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 (ARS $111) | ARS $36 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (ARS $295) | ARS $107 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.78 (ARS $105) | ARS $41 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (ARS $66) | ARS $21 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 (ARS $97) | ARS $37 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $508) | ARS $164 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (ARS $67) | ARS $56 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.27 (ARS $63) | ARS $18 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 152% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,120 (ARS $58,984) | ARS $20,146 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (ARS $45,608) | ARS $13,653 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (ARS $4,355) | ARS $3,503 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,641 (ARS $45,660) | ARS $15,302 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,183 (ARS $32,917) | ARS $10,532 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (ARS $2,825) | ARS $2,807 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $1,474) | ARS $798 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (ARS $13,482) | ARS $12,023 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (ARS $4,308) | ARS $4,118 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (ARS $321) | ARS $209 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (ARS $666) | ARS $131 | + 410% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (ARS $1,995) | ARS $1,795 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (ARS $1,615) | ARS $1,473 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (ARS $3,198) | ARS $2,429 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (ARS $3,887) | ARS $2,497 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 163% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,920 (ARS $637,636) | ARS $509,089 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (ARS $36) | ARS $28 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (ARS $3,049) | ARS $578 | + 427% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 166% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $278) | ARS $139 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (ARS $600) | ARS $206 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (ARS $2,772) | ARS $589 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (ARS $231) | ARS $94 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (ARS $136) | ARS $62 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.49 (ARS $153) | ARS $79 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.82 (ARS $78) | ARS $48 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (ARS $75) | ARS $56 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $701) | ARS $210 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $1,502) | ARS $554 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (ARS $760) | ARS $343 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$144 (ARS $4,013) | ARS $1,677 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (ARS $2,740) | ARS $1,063 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $323) | ARS $151 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (ARS $139) | ARS $72 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $197) | ARS $94 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (ARS $16,598) | ARS $17,699 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (ARS $13) | ARS $7 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (ARS $1,750) | ARS $1,060 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $387) | ARS $62 | + 520% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.821
ARS
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,068 prices entered by 4,501 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 132% more expensive than in Argentina
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