Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,220 (€13) | €23 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,291 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,126 (€2.87) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $442 (€1.13) | €1.25 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,183 (€3.02) | €4.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $860 (€2.19) | €3.00 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,612 (€4.11) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $836 (€2.13) | €2.44 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $485 (€1.24) | €1.83 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $559 (€1.43) | €2.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,200 (€5.61) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,028 (€2.62) | €2.80 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $320 (€0.82) | €1.68 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $302,147 (€771) | €1,439 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $161,633 (€412) | €1,348 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,822 (€58) | €304 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,976 (€492) | €1,022 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $124,932 (€319) | €768 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,367 (€39) | €146 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,438 (€14) | €48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $156,773 (€400) | €539 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $83,611 (€213) | €122 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (€4.53) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,547 (€3.95) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,389 (€88) | €96 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,484 (€50) | €40 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (€126) | €96 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (€108) | €123 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,462,500 (€31,785) | €31,163 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $316 (€0.81) | €1.79 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,863 (€28) | €49 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,099 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,805 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (€3.26) | €5.29 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,106 (€2.82) | €5.14 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (€3.49) | €4.92 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (€2.49) | €2.08 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (€2.01) | €4.00 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,241 (€26) | €62 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,969 (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,635 (€45) | €47 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,473 (€42) | €90 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,603 (€4.09) | €3.56 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,062 (€2.71) | €4.91 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (€954) | €561 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (€0.23) | €0.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (€2.49) | €8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,885 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Belgium
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