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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $337 (€5.12) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $258 (€3.92) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $100 (€1.52) | €5.08 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $49 (€0.74) | €1.16 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $79 (€1.20) | €4.20 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $52 (€0.79) | €2.06 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $191 (€2.91) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $59 (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (€0.45) | €1.52 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $53 (€0.80) | €2.10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $204 (€3.10) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $93 (€1.41) | €2.38 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $30 (€0.46) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $26,031 (€396) | €1,191 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,328 (€248) | €920 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,848 (€59) | €146 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,134 (€306) | €868 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $12,363 (€188) | €630 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,921 (€44) | €121 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,131 (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $17,856 (€272) | €402 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,132 (€108) | €140 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $282 (€4.29) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $174 (€2.64) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,513 (€38) | €91 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,863 (€28) | €47 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,634 (€55) | €94 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,607 (€55) | €146 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $870,667 (€13,241) | €22,310 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $47 (€0.72) | €1.46 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,044 (€16) | €50 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $246 (€3.75) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $407 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $934 (€14) | €28 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $176 (€2.68) | €5.51 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $106 (€1.62) | €4.68 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $149 (€2.27) | €4.12 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $82 (€1.25) | €1.91 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $91 (€1.38) | €2.42 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $340 (€5.17) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $796 (€12) | €44 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $464 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,945 (€30) | €70 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,414 (€21) | €63 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $242 (€3.68) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $112 (€1.71) | €3.51 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $117 (€1.77) | €4.29 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $29,899 (€455) | €427 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,458 (€22) | €29 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $101 (€1.53) | €7 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,577 prices entered by 1,301 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Belgium
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