Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (C$18) | C$23 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (C$12) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (C$3.89) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (C$1.50) | C$3.01 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (C$3.80) | C$5.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (C$2.48) | C$5.19 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (C$2.49) | C$4.99 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (C$1.63) | C$3.03 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (C$1.83) | C$3.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (C$2.85) | C$3.10 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (C$1.00) | C$2.95 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (C$912) | C$2,735 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (C$568) | C$2,124 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (C$71) | C$221 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (C$620) | C$1,779 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (C$460) | C$1,401 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (C$63) | C$126 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (C$18) | C$73 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (C$494) | C$441 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (C$291) | C$208 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (C$7) | C$29 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (C$106) | C$80 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (C$64) | C$57 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (C$165) | C$122 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (C$148) | C$149 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (C$32,337) | C$30,938 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (C$1.11) | C$1.67 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (C$32) | C$105 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (C$7) | C$13 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (C$12) | C$29 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (C$23) | C$114 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (C$3.43) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (C$5.48) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (C$3.17) | C$4.94 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (C$2.73) | C$3.44 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (C$12) | C$31 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (C$30) | C$65 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (C$13) | C$32 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (C$52) | C$170 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (C$59) | C$113 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (C$11) | C$15 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (C$5.83) | C$5.37 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (C$4.26) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (C$1,340) | C$755 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (C$0.23) | C$0.43 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (C$35) | C$63 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (C$3.79) | C$17 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,450 prices entered by 1,759 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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