Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 124% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (ARS $828) | ARS $404 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (ARS $491) | ARS $296 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $318) | ARS $111 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (ARS $111) | ARS $54 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.82 (ARS $175) | ARS $88 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 (ARS $181) | ARS $56 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $462) | ARS $217 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (ARS $177) | ARS $64 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.57 (ARS $117) | ARS $32 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.26 (ARS $149) | ARS $60 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $804) | ARS $221 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (ARS $105) | ARS $104 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (ARS $100) | ARS $33 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 216% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,253 (ARS $103,121) | ARS $27,870 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,721 (ARS $78,753) | ARS $17,928 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (ARS $7,814) | ARS $3,878 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,735 (ARS $79,393) | ARS $19,531 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,206 (ARS $55,193) | ARS $13,025 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (ARS $5,317) | ARS $2,838 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $2,445) | ARS $1,212 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (ARS $18,706) | ARS $19,950 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$163 (ARS $7,472) | ARS $7,987 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $526) | ARS $288 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $1,061) | ARS $184 | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (ARS $3,156) | ARS $2,753 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (ARS $2,361) | ARS $1,827 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (ARS $5,177) | ARS $4,120 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (ARS $6,413) | ARS $3,862 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,473 (ARS $1,165,730) | ARS $1,016,540 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (ARS $57) | ARS $53 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (ARS $5,358) | ARS $1,181 | + 354% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $483) | ARS $223 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (ARS $888) | ARS $450 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (ARS $3,442) | ARS $1,009 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (ARS $351) | ARS $211 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.99 (ARS $228) | ARS $118 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.10 (ARS $234) | ARS $181 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.83 (ARS $130) | ARS $90 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.37 (ARS $108) | ARS $104 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (ARS $1,116) | ARS $378 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (ARS $2,471) | ARS $890 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (ARS $1,324) | ARS $526 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (ARS $7,174) | ARS $1,783 | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (ARS $4,497) | ARS $1,537 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $542) | ARS $275 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.83 (ARS $221) | ARS $124 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $338) | ARS $122 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (ARS $26,365) | ARS $35,268 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (ARS $18) | ARS $10 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (ARS $2,610) | ARS $1,620 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $659) | ARS $116 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Argentina
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