Cost of living in Canada compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (ARS $2,044) | ARS $1,404 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (ARS $1,159) | ARS $956 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (ARS $767) | ARS $363 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (ARS $288) | ARS $132 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.69 (ARS $456) | ARS $257 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (ARS $437) | ARS $217 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (ARS $863) | ARS $549 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (ARS $412) | ARS $213 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.80 (ARS $272) | ARS $88 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 (ARS $358) | ARS $185 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (ARS $1,749) | ARS $689 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.58 (ARS $251) | ARS $251 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.80 (ARS $272) | ARS $92 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 218% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,768 (ARS $268,863) | ARS $81,264 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,150 (ARS $208,788) | ARS $48,541 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (ARS $22,012) | ARS $5,777 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,788 (ARS $173,638) | ARS $53,291 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,407 (ARS $136,713) | ARS $34,479 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$151 (ARS $14,657) | ARS $5,509 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (ARS $6,757) | ARS $2,285 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$410 (ARS $39,796) | ARS $54,435 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$173 (ARS $16,767) | ARS $31,371 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (ARS $1,165) | ARS $683 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (ARS $2,882) | ARS $514 | + 461% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (ARS $7,459) | ARS $8,772 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (ARS $4,755) | ARS $6,221 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (ARS $10,983) | ARS $18,010 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (ARS $14,138) | ARS $13,852 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 86% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,565 (ARS $2,677,483) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (ARS $173) | ARS $120 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (ARS $10,982) | ARS $2,421 | + 354% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (ARS $1,041) | ARS $588 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (ARS $2,278) | ARS $950 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (ARS $11,025) | ARS $2,261 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (ARS $878) | ARS $507 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.80 (ARS $563) | ARS $327 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.73 (ARS $557) | ARS $407 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.36 (ARS $326) | ARS $244 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (ARS $285) | ARS $254 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (ARS $2,932) | ARS $1,049 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 62% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Canada | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (ARS $6,769) | ARS $2,757 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (ARS $2,909) | ARS $1,160 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (ARS $15,505) | ARS $3,362 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (ARS $9,698) | ARS $4,295 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (ARS $1,267) | ARS $747 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (ARS $492) | ARS $422 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (ARS $734) | ARS $330 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$741 (ARS $72,007) | ARS $104,887 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (ARS $41) | ARS $28 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (ARS $5,693) | ARS $3,961 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (ARS $1,721) | ARS $316 | + 445% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 104% more expensive than in Argentina
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