Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (ARS $1,323) | ARS $631 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (ARS $779) | ARS $451 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $473) | ARS $151 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.23 (ARS $159) | ARS $67 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (ARS $278) | ARS $143 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (ARS $342) | ARS $87 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $689) | ARS $273 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (ARS $278) | ARS $103 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (ARS $179) | ARS $49 | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (ARS $224) | ARS $80 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $1,276) | ARS $284 | + 350% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (ARS $164) | ARS $145 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (ARS $146) | ARS $39 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 253% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,077 (ARS $148,235) | ARS $36,839 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,569 (ARS $111,943) | ARS $23,854 | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (ARS $12,228) | ARS $4,442 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,601 (ARS $114,251) | ARS $24,903 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,097 (ARS $78,263) | ARS $16,320 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (ARS $7,923) | ARS $3,492 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (ARS $3,822) | ARS $1,429 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (ARS $26,059) | ARS $35,400 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$165 (ARS $11,773) | ARS $14,949 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $800) | ARS $349 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $1,628) | ARS $262 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (ARS $5,322) | ARS $3,860 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (ARS $3,435) | ARS $2,403 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (ARS $7,824) | ARS $6,812 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (ARS $9,759) | ARS $5,666 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,020 (ARS $1,785,322) | ARS $2,023,980 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 (ARS $79) | ARS $69 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (ARS $7,787) | ARS $1,562 | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 148% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $771) | ARS $289 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (ARS $1,179) | ARS $618 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (ARS $6,079) | ARS $1,172 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (ARS $618) | ARS $260 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (ARS $361) | ARS $163 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (ARS $386) | ARS $219 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.19 (ARS $228) | ARS $114 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.70 (ARS $192) | ARS $129 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $1,787) | ARS $505 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 103% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (ARS $3,914) | ARS $1,315 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (ARS $2,011) | ARS $673 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (ARS $10,513) | ARS $2,186 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (ARS $6,766) | ARS $2,201 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $872) | ARS $404 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.89 (ARS $349) | ARS $167 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $517) | ARS $154 | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$572 (ARS $40,835) | ARS $66,358 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (ARS $37) | ARS $18 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (ARS $4,092) | ARS $1,988 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (ARS $1,039) | ARS $171 | + 506% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 146% more expensive than in Argentina
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