- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $498) | ARS $205 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $281) | ARS $166 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $202) | ARS $70 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (ARS $67) | ARS $29 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.02 (ARS $114) | ARS $49 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.91 (ARS $111) | ARS $38 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $294) | ARS $111 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (ARS $109) | ARS $41 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (ARS $67) | ARS $22 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (ARS $99) | ARS $38 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $518) | ARS $173 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (ARS $68) | ARS $59 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (ARS $64) | ARS $20 | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 146% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,095 (ARS $59,216) | ARS $20,804 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (ARS $46,310) | ARS $13,996 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (ARS $4,293) | ARS $3,581 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,608 (ARS $45,457) | ARS $15,556 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,180 (ARS $33,346) | ARS $10,536 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (ARS $2,885) | ARS $2,805 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $1,498) | ARS $807 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$466 (ARS $13,171) | ARS $12,009 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (ARS $4,390) | ARS $4,493 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (ARS $335) | ARS $218 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (ARS $668) | ARS $129 | + 419% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (ARS $2,047) | ARS $1,840 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (ARS $1,639) | ARS $1,500 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (ARS $3,242) | ARS $2,496 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (ARS $3,803) | ARS $2,542 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 158% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,868 (ARS $646,303) | ARS $529,528 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (ARS $37) | ARS $29 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (ARS $3,101) | ARS $597 | + 419% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 149% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $280) | ARS $137 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $580) | ARS $211 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (ARS $2,701) | ARS $574 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (ARS $233) | ARS $99 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (ARS $136) | ARS $65 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (ARS $154) | ARS $82 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (ARS $82) | ARS $50 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.65 (ARS $75) | ARS $58 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $695) | ARS $216 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $1,515) | ARS $565 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (ARS $776) | ARS $351 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$144 (ARS $4,084) | ARS $1,622 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (ARS $2,749) | ARS $1,098 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (ARS $318) | ARS $156 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (ARS $141) | ARS $73 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $199) | ARS $96 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$598 (ARS $16,896) | ARS $19,747 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (ARS $12) | ARS $7 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (ARS $1,738) | ARS $1,088 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $392) | ARS $65 | + 503% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,379 prices entered by 4,362 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 127% more expensive than in Argentina
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