- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 115% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $402) | ARS $184 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (ARS $223) | ARS $150 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $163) | ARS $67 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (ARS $56) | ARS $27 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.13 (ARS $94) | ARS $44 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (ARS $90) | ARS $36 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $237) | ARS $106 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.69 (ARS $84) | ARS $40 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.32 (ARS $53) | ARS $20 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.52 (ARS $80) | ARS $34 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $416) | ARS $156 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (ARS $55) | ARS $54 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (ARS $53) | ARS $17 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,114 (ARS $48,334) | ARS $19,287 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,650 (ARS $37,724) | ARS $13,194 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (ARS $3,581) | ARS $3,099 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,624 (ARS $37,136) | ARS $15,087 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,164 (ARS $26,621) | ARS $9,734 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (ARS $2,318) | ARS $2,448 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $1,206) | ARS $778 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (ARS $11,082) | ARS $12,072 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 (ARS $3,636) | ARS $3,766 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $261) | ARS $206 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $535) | ARS $119 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (ARS $1,616) | ARS $1,789 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (ARS $1,307) | ARS $1,457 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (ARS $2,607) | ARS $2,329 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (ARS $3,160) | ARS $2,466 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 148% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,894 (ARS $523,401) | ARS $471,155 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (ARS $29) | ARS $26 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (ARS $2,552) | ARS $485 | + 426% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 128% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (ARS $224) | ARS $109 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $477) | ARS $215 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (ARS $2,165) | ARS $547 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (ARS $188) | ARS $94 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.97 (ARS $114) | ARS $58 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.60 (ARS $128) | ARS $79 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.96 (ARS $68) | ARS $45 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.81 (ARS $64) | ARS $52 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $564) | ARS $205 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $1,229) | ARS $530 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (ARS $631) | ARS $335 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$152 (ARS $3,465) | ARS $1,299 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (ARS $2,194) | ARS $1,027 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $273) | ARS $149 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 (ARS $113) | ARS $69 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $161) | ARS $95 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$592 (ARS $13,539) | ARS $16,478 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (ARS $9) | ARS $5.42 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (ARS $1,452) | ARS $1,074 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $311) | ARS $60 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
22.862
ARS
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,684 prices entered by 4,563 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Argentina
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