Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $379 (C$8) | C$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $285 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (C$2.33) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (C$1.84) | C$3.88 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (C$1.19) | C$3.90 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $62 (C$1.34) | C$3.86 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (C$0.67) | C$2.55 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $58 (C$1.26) | C$3.27 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $211 (C$4.55) | C$18 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $101 (C$2.18) | C$2.30 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (C$0.69) | C$2.18 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,197 (C$587) | C$2,253 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,796 (C$384) | C$1,729 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,763 (C$81) | C$164 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,085 (C$412) | C$1,692 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,824 (C$277) | C$1,206 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,798 (C$60) | C$112 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,195 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,378 (C$418) | C$430 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,854 (C$170) | C$163 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $286 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $180 (C$3.89) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,687 (C$58) | C$69 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,818 (C$39) | C$52 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,976 (C$86) | C$112 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,831 (C$83) | C$138 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $996,040 (C$21,503) | C$25,274 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (C$1.12) | C$1.24 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,140 (C$25) | C$116 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $221 (C$4.78) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $415 (C$9) | C$21 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $980 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $208 (C$4.50) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (C$2.49) | C$5.12 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $176 (C$3.81) | C$5.09 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (C$1.92) | C$3.00 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (C$2.17) | C$2.33 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $371 (C$8) | C$24 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $876 (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $516 (C$11) | C$29 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,795 (C$39) | C$162 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,506 (C$33) | C$98 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $266 (C$5.74) | C$12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (C$2.64) | C$4.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $122 (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,210 (C$760) | C$571 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (C$0.23) | C$0.39 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,621 (C$35) | C$58 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $111 (C$2.40) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Canada
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