Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 135% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (ARS $982) | ARS $448 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (ARS $564) | ARS $323 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (ARS $357) | ARS $120 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (ARS $129) | ARS $57 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.84 (ARS $201) | ARS $102 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.98 (ARS $208) | ARS $62 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (ARS $502) | ARS $234 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.86 (ARS $202) | ARS $69 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.55 (ARS $133) | ARS $36 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (ARS $163) | ARS $66 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (ARS $910) | ARS $232 | + 292% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (ARS $120) | ARS $116 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (ARS $117) | ARS $35 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 250% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,266 (ARS $118,445) | ARS $28,915 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,792 (ARS $93,635) | ARS $18,990 | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (ARS $8,841) | ARS $3,821 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,748 (ARS $91,365) | ARS $20,114 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,260 (ARS $65,835) | ARS $13,431 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$115 (ARS $6,032) | ARS $2,873 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (ARS $2,773) | ARS $1,249 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$378 (ARS $19,735) | ARS $22,410 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (ARS $8,770) | ARS $9,081 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (ARS $584) | ARS $300 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (ARS $1,227) | ARS $197 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (ARS $3,614) | ARS $2,934 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (ARS $2,619) | ARS $1,942 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (ARS $5,814) | ARS $4,522 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (ARS $7,664) | ARS $4,089 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,761 (ARS $1,346,362) | ARS $1,262,050 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (ARS $62) | ARS $56 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (ARS $6,168) | ARS $1,294 | + 377% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 122% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $568) | ARS $242 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (ARS $1,113) | ARS $458 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (ARS $4,131) | ARS $935 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (ARS $417) | ARS $238 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.23 (ARS $273) | ARS $130 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.30 (ARS $277) | ARS $194 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.95 (ARS $154) | ARS $98 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.47 (ARS $129) | ARS $112 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (ARS $1,299) | ARS $400 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (ARS $2,854) | ARS $965 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (ARS $1,534) | ARS $553 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$162 (ARS $8,463) | ARS $1,768 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (ARS $4,942) | ARS $1,610 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (ARS $617) | ARS $298 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.92 (ARS $257) | ARS $138 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (ARS $382) | ARS $130 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$556 (ARS $29,050) | ARS $40,775 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (ARS $20) | ARS $11 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (ARS $2,988) | ARS $1,728 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (ARS $756) | ARS $128 | + 491% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 147% more expensive than in Argentina
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