Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (ARS $4,064) | ARS $3,809 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (ARS $2,198) | ARS $2,279 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (ARS $1,415) | ARS $730 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (ARS $514) | ARS $282 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.23 (ARS $905) | ARS $696 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.96 (ARS $858) | ARS $495 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (ARS $1,562) | ARS $1,012 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (ARS $833) | ARS $579 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (ARS $515) | ARS $270 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (ARS $586) | ARS $361 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $3,053) | ARS $1,686 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (ARS $484) | ARS $543 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (ARS $513) | ARS $197 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 214% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,787 (ARS $482,322) | ARS $134,503 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,174 (ARS $376,216) | ARS $87,412 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$202 (ARS $34,904) | ARS $13,707 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,792 (ARS $310,072) | ARS $95,471 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,442 (ARS $249,595) | ARS $60,867 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$133 (ARS $22,982) | ARS $9,327 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (ARS $12,800) | ARS $4,528 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$434 (ARS $75,182) | ARS $97,994 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (ARS $33,139) | ARS $52,360 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (ARS $2,604) | ARS $1,271 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (ARS $5,129) | ARS $934 | + 449% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (ARS $13,556) | ARS $21,065 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (ARS $9,598) | ARS $12,060 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (ARS $20,336) | ARS $36,211 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$145 (ARS $25,061) | ARS $29,114 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 122% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (ARS $5,260,117) | ARS $6,446,280 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (ARS $297) | ARS $239 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (ARS $19,184) | ARS $3,684 | + 421% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (ARS $2,255) | ARS $1,469 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (ARS $5,362) | ARS $2,144 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (ARS $16,572) | ARS $3,904 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (ARS $1,582) | ARS $1,092 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $1,110) | ARS $648 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $1,064) | ARS $720 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (ARS $737) | ARS $579 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (ARS $597) | ARS $523 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (ARS $5,384) | ARS $1,967 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (ARS $11,489) | ARS $5,471 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (ARS $5,428) | ARS $2,663 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (ARS $22,020) | ARS $9,470 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (ARS $18,549) | ARS $8,954 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (ARS $2,485) | ARS $1,717 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (ARS $899) | ARS $1,080 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $1,273) | ARS $747 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (ARS $133,854) | ARS $288,734 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (ARS $73) | ARS $83 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (ARS $10,889) | ARS $6,783 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (ARS $2,921) | ARS $623 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Argentina
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