Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,665 (€12) | €16 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,090 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $394 (€2.90) | €4.16 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $149 (€1.10) | €1.15 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $286 (€2.11) | €3.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $225 (€1.66) | €2.83 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $681 (€5.02) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $221 (€1.63) | €2.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $115 (€0.85) | €1.99 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $200 (€1.48) | €1.77 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $757 (€5.58) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $263 (€1.94) | €2.86 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $92 (€0.68) | €1.54 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $92,656 (€683) | €1,276 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,125 (€428) | €1,122 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,702 (€49) | €109 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $58,730 (€433) | €841 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,395 (€283) | €690 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,612 (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,546 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $58,150 (€428) | €775 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,232 (€245) | €212 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $792 (€5.84) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $567 (€4.18) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $10,871 (€80) | €85 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $7,240 (€53) | €43 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,060 (€148) | €84 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,053 (€118) | €122 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,395,740 (€32,384) | €25,153 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $133 (€0.98) | €1.73 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,551 (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $656 (€4.83) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,113 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,237 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $506 (€3.73) | €5.15 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $358 (€2.64) | €3.67 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $422 (€3.11) | €3.77 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $255 (€1.88) | €1.90 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $257 (€1.89) | €2.17 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,177 (€9) | €25 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,856 (€21) | €47 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,307 (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,619 (€27) | €72 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,765 (€35) | €62 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $863 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $385 (€2.84) | €3.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $357 (€2.63) | €3.96 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,177 (€775) | €415 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (€0.20) | €0.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,933 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $397 (€2.92) | €8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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