Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $658 (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $463 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (C$2.21) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (C$0.87) | C$1.79 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (C$2.02) | C$3.77 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (C$1.20) | C$5.18 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $286 (C$3.88) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $104 (C$1.42) | C$4.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (C$0.68) | C$2.33 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (C$1.14) | C$3.52 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (C$4.05) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (C$1.99) | C$2.15 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $43 (C$0.58) | C$1.86 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $45,257 (C$614) | C$1,606 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,823 (C$432) | C$1,220 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,131 (C$56) | C$253 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $32,967 (C$447) | C$1,186 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $20,481 (C$278) | C$892 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,132 (C$43) | C$107 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,433 (C$19) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,379 (C$480) | C$438 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,351 (C$208) | C$126 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $374 (C$5.08) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $247 (C$3.35) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,974 (C$54) | C$58 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,721 (C$37) | C$50 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,413 (C$101) | C$120 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,709 (C$77) | C$143 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,136,520 (C$28,994) | C$28,469 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (C$0.93) | C$1.04 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,279 (C$17) | C$98 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $423 (C$5.74) | C$17 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293 (C$3.98) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $578 (C$8) | C$33 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,256 (C$17) | C$115 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (C$3.78) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $160 (C$2.17) | C$4.75 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $247 (C$3.35) | C$4.76 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (C$1.63) | C$2.92 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (C$1.89) | C$2.26 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $620 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,426 (C$19) | C$55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $704 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,459 (C$33) | C$153 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,200 (C$30) | C$99 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $394 (C$5.34) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $196 (C$2.66) | C$4.68 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $165 (C$2.23) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,053 (C$856) | C$571 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (C$0.25) | C$0.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,279 (C$31) | C$57 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $175 (C$2.37) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,000 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$2,136 (ARS $157,362) in Buenos Aires.
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