- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $197 (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $159 (C$5.74) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (C$1.01) | C$2.42 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $48 (C$1.71) | C$4.05 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (C$1.32) | C$3.99 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $106 (C$3.80) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (C$1.49) | C$3.79 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (C$0.76) | C$2.38 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (C$1.33) | C$3.49 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $166 (C$5.98) | C$18 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $57 (C$2.05) | C$2.41 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (C$0.67) | C$2.27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,397 (C$735) | C$2,129 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,807 (C$497) | C$1,637 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,591 (C$129) | C$156 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,460 (C$557) | C$1,643 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,553 (C$380) | C$1,180 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,807 (C$101) | C$101 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $803 (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,176 (C$439) | C$483 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,206 (C$152) | C$156 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $209 (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $131 (C$4.71) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,792 (C$65) | C$72 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 (C$53) | C$58 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,443 (C$88) | C$115 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,497 (C$90) | C$140 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $509,089 (C$18,342) | C$22,924 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $28 (C$1.01) | C$1.30 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $579 (C$21) | C$110 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139 (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (C$7) | C$21 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $589 (C$21) | C$100 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (C$3.38) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (C$2.23) | C$4.91 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 (C$2.83) | C$5.52 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $48 (C$1.73) | C$2.81 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (C$2.03) | C$2.68 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $209 (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $561 (C$20) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $344 (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,677 (C$60) | C$147 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,076 (C$39) | C$98 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $151 (C$5.43) | C$12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (C$2.59) | C$5.01 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 (C$3.37) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,122 (C$653) | C$598 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (C$0.25) | C$0.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,060 (C$38) | C$63 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $63 (C$2.27) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Canada
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