Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $631 (€5.80) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $452 (€4.16) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (€1.39) | €4.46 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (€0.62) | €1.00 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (€1.32) | €3.79 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (€0.80) | €2.45 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $273 (€2.51) | €5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (€0.95) | €2.37 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (€0.45) | €1.69 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (€0.73) | €1.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (€2.61) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (€1.33) | €2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (€0.36) | €1.30 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,089 (€341) | €1,164 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,913 (€220) | €931 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,442 (€41) | €135 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 (€229) | €845 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 (€150) | €640 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 (€32) | €97 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,400 (€325) | €378 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,949 (€137) | €133 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (€3.21) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (€2.41) | €10 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (€35) | €81 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (€22) | €43 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,809 (€63) | €82 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (€52) | €104 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,020,620 (€18,570) | €24,774 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (€0.63) | €1.32 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,556 (€14) | €50 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 (€2.65) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 (€5.68) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,167 (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (€2.39) | €5.08 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (€1.50) | €3.38 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (€2.01) | €3.87 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (€1.05) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (€1.19) | €2.17 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $506 (€4.65) | €25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 (€12) | €48 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (€20) | €81 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 (€20) | €64 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (€3.71) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (€1.54) | €3.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (€1.42) | €4.27 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (€610) | €476 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (€0.17) | €0.22 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,994 (€18) | €40 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (€1.57) | €8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Belgium
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