Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (ARS $4,269) | ARS $3,956 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (ARS $2,318) | ARS $2,337 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (ARS $1,495) | ARS $734 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (ARS $538) | ARS $290 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.30 (ARS $965) | ARS $749 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.93 (ARS $899) | ARS $533 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (ARS $1,654) | ARS $1,089 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.84 (ARS $881) | ARS $586 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (ARS $543) | ARS $279 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.38 (ARS $616) | ARS $355 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $3,212) | ARS $1,714 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.82 (ARS $513) | ARS $547 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.98 (ARS $543) | ARS $205 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 213% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,751 (ARS $501,283) | ARS $138,564 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,158 (ARS $393,274) | ARS $92,594 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$198 (ARS $36,063) | ARS $14,139 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,761 (ARS $320,927) | ARS $104,179 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (ARS $263,855) | ARS $65,118 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (ARS $23,858) | ARS $9,263 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (ARS $13,409) | ARS $4,806 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (ARS $82,393) | ARS $107,360 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (ARS $34,897) | ARS $55,728 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (ARS $2,742) | ARS $1,517 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (ARS $5,313) | ARS $1,068 | + 398% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (ARS $14,289) | ARS $21,853 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (ARS $10,107) | ARS $12,729 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$119 (ARS $21,601) | ARS $36,815 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (ARS $26,527) | ARS $30,999 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,155 (ARS $5,494,996) | ARS $6,920,660 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.71 (ARS $311) | ARS $243 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (ARS $20,114) | ARS $4,084 | + 393% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 103% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (ARS $2,374) | ARS $1,467 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (ARS $5,646) | ARS $1,987 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (ARS $17,451) | ARS $4,077 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (ARS $1,666) | ARS $1,059 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $1,169) | ARS $698 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (ARS $1,120) | ARS $773 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (ARS $776) | ARS $596 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (ARS $629) | ARS $545 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (ARS $5,582) | ARS $2,017 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (ARS $11,974) | ARS $5,573 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (ARS $5,719) | ARS $2,770 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (ARS $23,187) | ARS $10,388 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 (ARS $19,399) | ARS $8,580 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (ARS $2,617) | ARS $1,611 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (ARS $939) | ARS $1,069 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $1,337) | ARS $737 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (ARS $140,952) | ARS $322,272 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (ARS $77) | ARS $74 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (ARS $11,467) | ARS $7,219 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (ARS $3,069) | ARS $659 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 82% more expensive than in Argentina
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