Cost of living in Córdoba, Argentina vs Ghent, Belgium (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 80% | |||
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| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]511 | ARS $ [BM]3,180 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]401 | ARS $ [BM]1,714 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]138 | ARS $ [BM]727 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]63 | ARS $ [BM]193 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]128 | ARS $ [BM]452 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]371 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]240 | ARS $ [BM]1,084 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]94 | ARS $ [BM]336 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]44 | ARS $ [BM]242 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]83 | ARS $ [BM]340 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]226 | ARS $ [BM]1,357 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]125 | ARS $ [BM]486 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]36 | ARS $ [BM]235 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 84% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]26,548 | ARS $ [BM]208,495 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]17,546 | ARS $ [BM]164,747 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]3,928 | ARS $ [BM]30,752 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]21,552 | ARS $ [BM]155,583 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]14,289 | ARS $ [BM]106,340 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,538 | ARS $ [BM]24,376 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,242 | ARS $ [BM]5,749 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]37,829 | ARS $ [BM]76,005 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]19,721 | ARS $ [BM]23,276 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]275 | ARS $ [BM]2,084 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]194 | ARS $ [BM]1,916 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]3,454 | ARS $ [BM]15,603 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,487 | ARS $ [BM]8,454 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]8,481 | ARS $ [BM]18,440 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]6,218 | ARS $ [BM]25,495 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]1,859,600 | ARS $ [BM]4,660,542 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]76 | ARS $ [BM]265 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,551 | ARS $ [BM]9,551 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]488 | ARS $ [BM]5,461 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]385 | ARS $ [BM]1,395 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]579 | ARS $ [BM]1,878 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,029 | ARS $ [BM]5,214 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]336 | ARS $ [BM]893 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]147 | ARS $ [BM]737 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]230 | ARS $ [BM]671 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]117 | ARS $ [BM]269 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]159 | ARS $ [BM]477 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]517 | ARS $ [BM]4,295 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,234 | ARS $ [BM]6,922 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]676 | ARS $ [BM]4,068 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,013 | ARS $ [BM]9,414 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]2,284 | ARS $ [BM]10,114 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]392 | ARS $ [BM]1,619 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]173 | ARS $ [BM]613 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]206 | ARS $ [BM]921 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]73,099 | ARS $ [BM]86,723 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]18 | ARS $ [BM]46 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]2,100 | ARS $ [BM]5,342 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]220 | ARS $ [BM]1,256 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 78% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Córdoba (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Ghent you would need to make just about €783 (ARS $87,092) in Córdoba.
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