Cost of living in Salta, Argentina vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salta (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $447 (€4.09) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $449 (€4.11) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (€1.51) | €3.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $78 (€0.71) | €0.97 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $120 (€1.10) | €2.28 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $75 (€0.68) | €1.87 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $300 (€2.75) | €5.47 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $93 (€0.86) | €1.70 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (€0.45) | €1.22 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $64 (€0.59) | €1.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $318 (€2.91) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $154 (€1.41) | €2.45 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (€0.34) | €1.18 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Salta (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,162 (€423) | €1,020 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $29,213 (€268) | €836 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,501 (€50) | €155 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,096 (€193) | €779 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,259 (€140) | €531 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,559 (€33) | €123 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,240 (€11) | €29 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,889 (€347) | €383 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,254 (€94) | €117 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $308 (€2.82) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $308 (€2.82) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Salta (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,590 (€33) | €79 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,760 (€25) | €43 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,409 (€59) | €93 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,066 (€56) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Salta (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,005,330 (€18,363) | €23,515 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $89 (€0.82) | €1.34 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,183 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,560 (€14) | €28 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Salta (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $222 (€2.04) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $952 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,000 (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $207 (€1.89) | €4.50 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $123 (€1.12) | €3.72 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $143 (€1.31) | €3.39 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $75 (€0.69) | €1.36 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 (€0.74) | €2.40 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $349 (€3.20) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Salta (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,877 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $706 (€6) | €21 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,066 (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,542 (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $737 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $86 (€0.79) | €3.09 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $106 (€0.97) | €4.65 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $70,101 (€642) | €438 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $22 (€0.20) | €0.23 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,207 (€11) | €27 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $150 (€1.37) | €6 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 757 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salta (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,424 (ARS $155,516) in Salta.
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