Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,315 (C$14) | C$21 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $897 (C$10) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $329 (C$3.51) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $123 (C$1.31) | C$2.81 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $230 (C$2.45) | C$4.56 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $197 (C$2.10) | C$4.36 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $517 (C$5.51) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $205 (C$2.19) | C$4.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (C$0.85) | C$2.85 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $172 (C$1.83) | C$3.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $644 (C$7) | C$18 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $243 (C$2.59) | C$2.63 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (C$0.88) | C$2.58 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $73,674 (C$785) | C$2,897 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $46,135 (C$492) | C$2,260 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,819 (C$62) | C$238 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,255 (C$514) | C$1,855 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,501 (C$325) | C$1,492 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,343 (C$57) | C$147 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,221 (C$24) | C$72 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,611 (C$561) | C$411 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,574 (C$294) | C$183 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $586 (C$6) | C$12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $466 (C$4.96) | C$27 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,220 (C$88) | C$73 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,272 (C$56) | C$50 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,447 (C$175) | C$115 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,580 (C$134) | C$147 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,755,500 (C$40,014) | C$26,873 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $117 (C$1.24) | C$1.68 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,696 (C$29) | C$120 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $498 (C$5.30) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $867 (C$9) | C$21 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,480 (C$26) | C$166 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $444 (C$4.73) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $328 (C$3.49) | C$5.53 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $368 (C$3.92) | C$5.70 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $229 (C$2.44) | C$3.39 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $215 (C$2.29) | C$3.13 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $822 (C$9) | C$29 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,607 (C$28) | C$67 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,106 (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,447 (C$37) | C$153 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,039 (C$43) | C$103 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $668 (C$7) | C$13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $353 (C$3.76) | C$5.07 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $303 (C$3.22) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $114,580 (C$1,221) | C$781 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (C$0.29) | C$0.38 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,365 (C$36) | C$62 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $290 (C$3.09) | C$17 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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