Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (ARS $14,933) | ARS $8,530 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (ARS $9,000) | ARS $5,897 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (ARS $6,129) | ARS $1,911 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (ARS $2,070) | ARS $882 | + 135% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (ARS $3,704) | ARS $1,929 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (ARS $3,507) | ARS $1,061 | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (ARS $6,904) | ARS $4,091 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (ARS $3,447) | ARS $1,592 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (ARS $2,085) | ARS $782 | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (ARS $2,543) | ARS $1,079 | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (ARS $13,261) | ARS $4,509 | + 194% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (ARS $2,038) | ARS $1,946 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (ARS $1,624) | ARS $429 | + 279% | |
Housing | + 307% | |||
Housing in Canada is 307% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (ARS $1,820,962) | ARS $451,018 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (ARS $1,446,558) | ARS $318,244 | + 355% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (ARS $150,998) | ARS $28,854 | + 423% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (ARS $1,299,841) | ARS $337,031 | + 286% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (ARS $946,285) | ARS $199,181 | + 375% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (ARS $80,908) | ARS $25,370 | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (ARS $40,989) | ARS $9,195 | + 346% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (ARS $252,751) | ARS $252,100 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (ARS $134,250) | ARS $141,734 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (ARS $8,912) | ARS $3,508 | + 154% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (ARS $18,691) | ARS $2,229 | + 739% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (ARS $50,644) | ARS $47,670 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (ARS $35,695) | ARS $30,480 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (ARS $92,739) | ARS $94,860 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (ARS $109,364) | ARS $68,106 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 89% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 89% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (ARS $21,148,109) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (ARS $1,006) | ARS $716 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (ARS $66,740) | ARS $27,160 | + 146% | |
Personal Care | + 130% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $6,855) | ARS $3,587 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (ARS $15,166) | ARS $6,490 | + 134% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (ARS $64,887) | ARS $10,006 | + 548% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (ARS $6,119) | ARS $3,430 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $4,077) | ARS $1,612 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $4,075) | ARS $3,019 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (ARS $2,803) | ARS $2,188 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (ARS $2,286) | ARS $1,947 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (ARS $19,443) | ARS $5,524 | + 252% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 108% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (ARS $42,723) | ARS $15,397 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (ARS $19,572) | ARS $6,367 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (ARS $136,537) | ARS $18,459 | + 640% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (ARS $81,528) | ARS $22,802 | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (ARS $9,355) | ARS $4,696 | + 99% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (ARS $3,708) | ARS $2,399 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (ARS $5,137) | ARS $2,204 | + 133% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (ARS $509,625) | ARS $441,836 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (ARS $280) | ARS $200 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (ARS $42,289) | ARS $21,782 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (ARS $11,168) | ARS $2,480 | + 350% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,531 prices entered by 1,487 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 131% more expensive than in Argentina
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