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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $242 (C$8) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $197 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $78 (C$2.51) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 (C$1.11) | C$2.41 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $63 (C$2.04) | C$3.90 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $43 (C$1.39) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $127 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $48 (C$1.53) | C$3.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (C$0.81) | C$2.43 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $45 (C$1.43) | C$3.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $203 (C$7) | C$18 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $69 (C$2.23) | C$2.37 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $25 (C$0.81) | C$2.16 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,943 (C$738) | C$2,085 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,253 (C$491) | C$1,639 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,420 (C$142) | C$147 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,376 (C$527) | C$1,539 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,377 (C$366) | C$1,141 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,622 (C$117) | C$102 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $922 (C$30) | C$52 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,304 (C$428) | C$452 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,735 (C$184) | C$154 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $236 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $158 (C$5.09) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,157 (C$69) | C$70 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,968 (C$63) | C$55 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,651 (C$85) | C$113 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,859 (C$92) | C$137 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $691,280 (C$22,237) | C$23,960 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (C$1.19) | C$1.32 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $758 (C$24) | C$109 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $316 (C$10) | C$21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $591 (C$19) | C$94 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 (C$3.55) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $74 (C$2.39) | C$4.80 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $96 (C$3.10) | C$5.55 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $55 (C$1.77) | C$2.80 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $65 (C$2.08) | C$2.41 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $253 (C$8) | C$24 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $641 (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $366 (C$12) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,020 (C$65) | C$158 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,158 (C$37) | C$94 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $170 (C$5.48) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $86 (C$2.76) | C$5.02 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (C$3.36) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,927 (C$738) | C$573 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (C$0.24) | C$0.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,148 (C$37) | C$55 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 (C$2.30) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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