Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,981 (C$22) | C$23 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,315 (C$13) | C$13 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (C$4.09) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $287 (C$1.60) | C$2.95 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $750 (C$4.18) | C$5.30 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (C$2.97) | C$4.93 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,100 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (C$3.27) | C$4.81 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $280 (C$1.56) | C$2.97 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $360 (C$2.01) | C$3.38 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,684 (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (C$3.05) | C$2.82 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $208 (C$1.16) | C$2.98 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,638 (C$801) | C$2,742 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $95,173 (C$531) | C$2,151 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,716 (C$76) | C$198 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (C$581) | C$1,754 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (C$363) | C$1,448 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (C$52) | C$131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,777 (C$27) | C$74 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $108,901 (C$607) | C$452 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (C$311) | C$192 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (C$5.95) | C$29 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,408 (C$119) | C$78 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,780 (C$71) | C$55 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,460 (C$209) | C$119 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (C$174) | C$146 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (C$38,598) | C$30,155 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $242 (C$1.35) | C$1.71 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,461 (C$19) | C$110 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,154 (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (C$5.91) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (C$3.89) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $826 (C$4.60) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (C$3.32) | C$4.26 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (C$3.04) | C$3.45 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,929 (C$11) | C$30 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,696 (C$32) | C$66 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,761 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (C$58) | C$127 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,979 (C$50) | C$106 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,769 (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (C$6) | C$5.15 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $748 (C$4.17) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (C$1,797) | C$774 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (C$0.41) | C$0.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,106 (C$40) | C$63 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (C$3.69) | C$17 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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