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 $626 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $448 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (C$0.95) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (C$2.02) | C$3.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (C$1.23) | C$4.81 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $270 (C$3.83) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (C$1.45) | C$3.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (C$0.69) | C$2.51 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (C$1.12) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (C$3.96) | C$18 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (C$2.04) | C$2.30 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (C$0.55) | C$2.05 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,579 (C$519) | C$2,069 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,423 (C$332) | C$1,564 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,424 (C$63) | C$170 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,607 (C$349) | C$1,611 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,097 (C$228) | C$1,119 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,477 (C$49) | C$110 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,428 (C$20) | C$53 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,028 (C$497) | C$367 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,588 (C$207) | C$165 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 (C$4.96) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $260 (C$3.68) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,819 (C$54) | C$73 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,353 (C$33) | C$48 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,756 (C$96) | C$110 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,613 (C$80) | C$142 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,008,020 (C$28,475) | C$25,258 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (C$0.97) | C$1.11 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,549 (C$22) | C$111 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $287 (C$4.07) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $615 (C$9) | C$17 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,170 (C$17) | C$81 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $258 (C$3.66) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (C$2.33) | C$4.96 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (C$3.10) | C$5.52 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (C$1.61) | C$3.17 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (C$1.82) | C$2.65 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $498 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (C$18) | C$55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (C$9) | C$28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,179 (C$31) | C$152 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,180 (C$31) | C$95 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (C$5.71) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $166 (C$2.35) | C$4.86 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 (C$2.18) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,887 (C$934) | C$565 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (C$0.25) | C$0.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,958 (C$28) | C$56 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (C$2.42) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Canada
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