Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,464 (€16) | €20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,393 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,698 (€3.47) | €5.61 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,546 (€1.45) | €1.28 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,311 (€3.11) | €3.43 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,901 (€2.73) | €2.84 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,826 (€5.47) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,690 (€2.53) | €2.52 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,496 (€1.40) | €2.11 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,034 (€1.91) | €2.03 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,790 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,951 (€2.77) | €3.05 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $999 (€0.94) | €2.10 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $798,488 (€750) | €1,559 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $476,713 (€448) | €1,295 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,077 (€102) | €272 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $512,114 (€481) | €910 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $326,325 (€307) | €741 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $84,158 (€79) | €172 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,490 (€22) | €50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $504,664 (€474) | €302 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (€273) | €110 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,702 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,354 (€4.09) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 56% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $131,054 (€123) | €94 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,613 (€79) | €42 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $157,825 (€148) | €101 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (€144) | €129 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (€29,982) | €31,127 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,067 (€1.00) | €1.68 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,360 (€47) | €52 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (€25) | €10 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (€4.70) | €5.29 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (€2.77) | €5.14 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (€5.02) | €4.92 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,627 (€3.41) | €2.08 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,204 (€3.95) | €4.00 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,065 (€9) | €27 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,013 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (€11) | €26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (€49) | €90 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (€4.41) | €3.61 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,638 (€4.36) | €5.03 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,134) | €561 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | €0.25 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (€29) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,107 (€4.80) | €9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,271 prices entered by 693 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Belgium
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