- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Comparison
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 $205 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $71 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (C$1.01) | C$2.39 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $50 (C$1.74) | C$4.02 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (C$1.34) | C$3.92 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 (C$3.94) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (C$1.46) | C$3.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (C$0.79) | C$2.38 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (C$1.35) | C$3.49 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (C$6) | C$18 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (C$2.07) | C$2.40 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (C$0.71) | C$2.21 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,966 (C$735) | C$2,094 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,111 (C$494) | C$1,644 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (C$125) | C$152 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (C$545) | C$1,605 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (C$369) | C$1,179 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (C$98) | C$101 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $814 (C$29) | C$53 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,978 (C$420) | C$463 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,600 (C$161) | C$155 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (C$8) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $130 (C$4.57) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (C$64) | C$72 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (C$53) | C$58 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (C$87) | C$115 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,558 (C$90) | C$136 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $532,654 (C$18,665) | C$22,972 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (C$1.04) | C$1.31 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $609 (C$21) | C$110 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (C$4.80) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (C$7) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (C$3.47) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (C$2.27) | C$4.78 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $84 (C$2.94) | C$5.47 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (C$1.76) | C$2.87 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (C$2.03) | C$2.67 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $220 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $567 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (C$57) | C$144 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,104 (C$39) | C$98 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $158 (C$5.52) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (C$2.56) | C$5.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $97 (C$3.41) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (C$692) | C$599 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (C$0.25) | C$0.44 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (C$38) | C$61 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (C$2.28) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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