Cost of living in Belgium compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (ARS $5,125) | ARS $3,981 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (ARS $2,802) | ARS $2,315 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (ARS $1,478) | ARS $734 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (ARS $289) | ARS $287 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (ARS $1,011) | ARS $750 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (ARS $769) | ARS $533 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $1,607) | ARS $1,100 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (ARS $565) | ARS $586 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (ARS $642) | ARS $280 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (ARS $511) | ARS $360 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (ARS $2,498) | ARS $1,684 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (ARS $723) | ARS $547 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (ARS $447) | ARS $208 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (ARS $347,435) | ARS $143,638 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (ARS $282,455) | ARS $95,173 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (ARS $70,283) | ARS $13,716 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (ARS $224,418) | ARS $104,179 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (ARS $181,029) | ARS $65,118 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (ARS $33,821) | ARS $9,263 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (ARS $10,755) | ARS $4,777 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (ARS $153,725) | ARS $108,901 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (ARS $48,519) | ARS $55,728 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (ARS $3,218) | ARS $1,517 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $2,738) | ARS $1,068 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 11% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (ARS $26,273) | ARS $21,408 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (ARS $9,651) | ARS $12,780 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (ARS $27,517) | ARS $37,460 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (ARS $32,913) | ARS $31,171 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 100% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (ARS $9,046,028) | ARS $6,920,660 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (ARS $460) | ARS $242 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (ARS $12,256) | ARS $3,461 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (ARS $3,015) | ARS $1,467 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $2,574) | ARS $2,037 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (ARS $6,610) | ARS $4,154 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (ARS $1,029) | ARS $1,059 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (ARS $1,332) | ARS $698 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (ARS $1,218) | ARS $826 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (ARS $515) | ARS $596 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (ARS $772) | ARS $545 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (ARS $6,118) | ARS $1,929 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (ARS $17,707) | ARS $5,696 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (ARS $6,542) | ARS $2,761 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (ARS $24,918) | ARS $10,339 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (ARS $18,830) | ARS $8,979 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $2,905) | ARS $1,769 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (ARS $938) | ARS $1,079 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (ARS $1,050) | ARS $748 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (ARS $144,259) | ARS $322,272 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (ARS $64) | ARS $74 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (ARS $6,922) | ARS $7,106 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $2,027) | ARS $661 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 65% more expensive than in Argentina
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