- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $165 (C$10) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $136 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $56 (C$3.55) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $26 (C$1.62) | C$2.44 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $38 (C$2.42) | C$4.06 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (C$2.27) | C$4.11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $104 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (C$2.44) | C$3.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $19 (C$1.23) | C$2.37 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $31 (C$1.96) | C$3.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $135 (C$9) | C$18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $49 (C$3.10) | C$2.40 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $16 (C$1.02) | C$2.34 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,290 (C$1,089) | C$2,094 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $12,693 (C$800) | C$1,647 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,220 (C$140) | C$167 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $13,834 (C$872) | C$1,653 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $8,951 (C$564) | C$1,209 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,641 (C$103) | C$107 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $726 (C$46) | C$53 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,643 (C$734) | C$486 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,466 (C$218) | C$157 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $197 (C$12) | C$12 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $112 (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,738 (C$110) | C$71 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,288 (C$81) | C$58 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,235 (C$141) | C$116 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,423 (C$153) | C$140 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $438,169 (C$27,606) | C$22,591 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $23 (C$1.43) | C$1.21 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $421 (C$27) | C$111 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $108 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $192 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $504 (C$32) | C$91 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $76 (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (C$3.51) | C$4.97 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $75 (C$4.72) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $44 (C$2.75) | C$3.00 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $50 (C$3.15) | C$2.90 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $205 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $523 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $284 (C$18) | C$28 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,176 (C$74) | C$155 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,040 (C$66) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $152 (C$10) | C$12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $64 (C$4.02) | C$4.81 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $89 (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $15,567 (C$981) | C$588 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.85 (C$0.37) | C$0.43 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $959 (C$60) | C$62 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $58 (C$3.62) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06300
CAD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,264 prices entered by 4,506 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Canada
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