Cost of living in Argentina compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,656 (€19) | €19 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,237 (€12) | €11 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,045 (€3.77) | €5.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,563 (€1.46) | €1.28 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,237 (€3.01) | €3.54 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,002 (€2.80) | €2.84 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,708 (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,639 (€2.46) | €2.59 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,918 (€1.79) | €2.11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,073 (€1.93) | €2.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,127 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,041 (€2.83) | €3.05 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,176 (€1.10) | €2.00 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,003,610 (€935) | €1,505 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $608,042 (€566) | €1,249 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $129,933 (€121) | €271 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $559,311 (€521) | €873 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $429,472 (€400) | €663 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,831 (€62) | €154 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $28,145 (€26) | €50 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $515,099 (€480) | €302 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $230,096 (€214) | €110 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,938 (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,102 (€4.75) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $129,721 (€121) | €88 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $69,831 (€65) | €42 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,710 (€140) | €101 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,921 (€126) | €129 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,782,500 (€30,532) | €32,008 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,135 (€1.06) | €1.68 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,171 (€41) | €52 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (€20) | €14 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,210 (€25) | €32 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (€6) | €5.29 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (€3.25) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,643 (€5.26) | €4.92 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,688 (€3.44) | €1.60 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (€3.00) | €4.00 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (€10) | €27 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Argentina | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,842 (€40) | €43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,857 (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,761 (€44) | €90 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (€68) | €94 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (€4.75) | €3.51 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,751 (€4.42) | €5.03 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (€1,218) | €561 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (€0.49) | €0.25 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,790 (€35) | €31 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,507 (€3.27) | €10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,941 prices entered by 649 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Belgium
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