Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (ARS $17,570) | ARS $15,572 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (ARS $10,336) | ARS $10,581 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (ARS $7,571) | ARS $3,281 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.16 (ARS $2,227) | ARS $1,436 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.75 (ARS $4,059) | ARS $2,765 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.50 (ARS $3,878) | ARS $2,977 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (ARS $8,730) | ARS $5,910 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.27 (ARS $3,717) | ARS $2,306 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.83 (ARS $2,703) | ARS $1,188 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.99 (ARS $2,812) | ARS $1,677 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (ARS $15,618) | ARS $5,442 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.38 (ARS $2,384) | ARS $2,620 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.77 (ARS $1,956) | ARS $884 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 124% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,003 (ARS $2,117,869) | ARS $1,335,340 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,454 (ARS $1,730,869) | ARS $515,124 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (ARS $164,113) | ARS $76,544 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,135 (ARS $1,506,041) | ARS $501,706 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,646 (ARS $1,160,814) | ARS $314,452 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (ARS $89,044) | ARS $48,077 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (ARS $50,648) | ARS $19,073 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$399 (ARS $281,718) | ARS $454,005 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (ARS $147,123) | ARS $293,391 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (ARS $10,834) | ARS $6,395 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$33 (ARS $22,945) | ARS $5,887 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 32% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (ARS $59,711) | ARS $89,922 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (ARS $43,294) | ARS $66,228 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (ARS $96,369) | ARS $143,866 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (ARS $115,606) | ARS $139,177 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,565 (ARS $22,969,963) | ARS $23,905,200 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (ARS $1,158) | ARS $1,069 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$115 (ARS $81,050) | ARS $38,216 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (ARS $9,068) | ARS $8,450 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (ARS $21,650) | ARS $16,723 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$133 (ARS $93,799) | ARS $19,460 | + 382% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (ARS $7,544) | ARS $4,024 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (ARS $5,495) | ARS $2,360 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (ARS $5,171) | ARS $4,407 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.05 (ARS $2,856) | ARS $3,370 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (ARS $2,560) | ARS $2,938 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (ARS $22,600) | ARS $8,364 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (ARS $50,673) | ARS $30,599 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (ARS $23,050) | ARS $12,578 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$241 (ARS $170,222) | ARS $88,866 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$131 (ARS $92,096) | ARS $47,074 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (ARS $10,680) | ARS $8,372 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.93 (ARS $4,181) | ARS $4,043 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (ARS $5,889) | ARS $3,137 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$704 (ARS $496,329) | ARS $1,596,490 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (ARS $300) | ARS $548 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (ARS $42,934) | ARS $28,424 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (ARS $12,605) | ARS $4,309 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,002 prices entered by 1,282 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 47% more expensive than in Argentina
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