Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (€2.06) | €5.68 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (€0.95) | €1.40 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (€2.08) | €3.83 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (€1.14) | €2.87 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (€4.41) | €7 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (€1.72) | €2.48 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (€0.84) | €1.89 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (€1.16) | €2.32 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (€4.87) | €8 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (€2.10) | €2.77 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (€0.46) | €2.32 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (€487) | €1,671 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (€343) | €1,445 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (€31) | €252 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (€364) | €1,032 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (€215) | €857 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (€27) | €146 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (€10) | €50 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (€272) | €539 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (€153) | €122 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (€3.79) | €9 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (€2.40) | €10 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (€51) | €93 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (€33) | €42 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (€102) | €104 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (€73) | €130 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (€18,493) | €31,127 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (€0.77) | €1.74 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (€3.87) | €12 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (€11) | €32 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (€3.70) | €5.29 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (€1.74) | €5.14 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (€3.26) | €4.92 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (€2.36) | €2.08 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (€2.10) | €4.00 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (€5.96) | €24 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (€17) | €58 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (€7) | €26 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (€20) | €47 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (€25) | €85 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (€5.07) | €11 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (€2.59) | €3.61 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (€2.38) | €5.01 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (€477) | €561 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (€0.22) | €0.25 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (€24) | €30 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (€2.68) | €8 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
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 Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Belgium
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