Cost of living in Argentina compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,656 (C$29) | C$25 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,282 (C$18) | C$15 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,102 (C$5.67) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,542 (C$2.13) | C$3.02 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,234 (C$4.47) | C$5.63 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,911 (C$4.02) | C$5.83 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,674 (C$9) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,639 (C$3.65) | C$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,918 (C$2.65) | C$3.94 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,073 (C$2.86) | C$4.05 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,127 (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,041 (C$4.20) | C$3.34 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,176 (C$1.63) | C$2.60 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,039,920 (C$1,437) | C$2,815 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $643,555 (C$889) | C$2,379 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $135,717 (C$188) | C$261 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $557,454 (C$770) | C$2,122 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,244 (C$604) | C$1,660 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $80,253 (C$111) | C$131 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $27,099 (C$37) | C$70 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $482,024 (C$666) | C$415 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $261,478 (C$361) | C$201 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,519 (C$13) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,693 (C$6) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $129,721 (C$179) | C$92 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $69,831 (C$96) | C$64 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,710 (C$208) | C$135 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,921 (C$186) | C$162 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,782,500 (C$45,297) | C$34,739 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,135 (C$1.57) | C$1.64 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $42,951 (C$59) | C$107 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (C$14) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (C$29) | C$33 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (C$37) | C$160 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,643 (C$8) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,688 (C$5.10) | C$4.46 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (C$4.45) | C$3.53 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (C$15) | C$34 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Argentina | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,085 (C$61) | C$75 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,081 (C$19) | C$35 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,761 (C$65) | C$158 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (C$100) | C$137 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (C$14) | C$15 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (C$7) | C$5.68 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,751 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (C$1,808) | C$679 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (C$0.73) | C$0.60 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,790 (C$52) | C$56 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (C$5.34) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,510 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Canada
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