Cost of living in Belgium compared to Argentina
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 110% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (ARS $18,508) | ARS $8,530 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (ARS $10,158) | ARS $5,897 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (ARS $5,260) | ARS $1,911 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (ARS $1,299) | ARS $882 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 (ARS $3,547) | ARS $1,929 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (ARS $2,657) | ARS $1,061 | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $6,637) | ARS $4,091 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (ARS $2,299) | ARS $1,592 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (ARS $1,751) | ARS $782 | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (ARS $2,154) | ARS $1,079 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (ARS $7,490) | ARS $4,509 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (ARS $2,568) | ARS $1,946 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.32 (ARS $2,153) | ARS $429 | + 402% | |
Housing | + 265% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 265% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,671 (ARS $1,548,695) | ARS $451,018 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,445 (ARS $1,339,389) | ARS $318,244 | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (ARS $233,643) | ARS $28,854 | + 710% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (ARS $956,180) | ARS $337,031 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (ARS $794,336) | ARS $199,181 | + 299% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (ARS $135,455) | ARS $25,370 | + 434% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (ARS $46,536) | ARS $9,195 | + 406% | |
40” flat screen tv | €539 (ARS $499,952) | ARS $252,100 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (ARS $112,897) | ARS $141,734 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (ARS $8,468) | ARS $3,508 | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $9,701) | ARS $2,229 | + 335% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (ARS $86,007) | ARS $47,670 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (ARS $38,681) | ARS $30,480 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (ARS $96,287) | ARS $94,860 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (ARS $120,293) | ARS $68,106 | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 70% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (ARS $28,846,459) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (ARS $1,612) | ARS $716 | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (ARS $45,949) | ARS $27,160 | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 107% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (ARS $10,858) | ARS $3,587 | + 203% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $9,267) | ARS $6,490 | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (ARS $29,961) | ARS $10,006 | + 199% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (ARS $4,898) | ARS $3,430 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (ARS $4,760) | ARS $1,612 | + 195% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (ARS $4,557) | ARS $3,019 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (ARS $1,924) | ARS $2,188 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (ARS $3,706) | ARS $1,947 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (ARS $22,482) | ARS $5,524 | + 307% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Belgium | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (ARS $54,175) | ARS $15,397 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (ARS $23,832) | ARS $6,367 | + 274% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (ARS $43,739) | ARS $18,459 | + 137% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (ARS $79,193) | ARS $22,802 | + 247% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $10,323) | ARS $4,696 | + 120% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (ARS $3,348) | ARS $2,399 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (ARS $4,645) | ARS $2,204 | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (ARS $519,479) | ARS $441,836 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (ARS $232) | ARS $200 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (ARS $28,127) | ARS $21,782 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $7,569) | ARS $2,480 | + 205% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,271 prices entered by 831 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Belgium is 116% more expensive than in Argentina
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