- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Argentina
- Rotterdam
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 122% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 122% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €17.50 (ARS $183) | ARS $50 | 264% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.31 (ARS $66) | ARS $41 | 60% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.64 (ARS $38) | ARS $21 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (ARS $9.84) | ARS $5.92 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (ARS $22) | ARS $11.70 | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (ARS $19.96) | ARS $10.34 | 93% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (ARS $52) | ARS $29 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (ARS $23) | ARS $10.45 | 123% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (ARS $17.63) | ARS $10.19 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (ARS $10.75) | ARS $7.02 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.64 (ARS $80) | ARS $38 | 111% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (ARS $21) | ARS $12.04 | 76% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (ARS $10.44) | ARS $6.60 | 58% |
| Housing | 180% | ||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 180% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,293 (ARS $13,511) | ARS $4,696 | 188% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (ARS $1,568) | ARS $481 | 226% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €25 (ARS $261) | ARS $171 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €514 (ARS $5,375) | ARS $5,618 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €240 (ARS $2,508) | ARS $975 | 157% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10.75 (ARS $112) | ARS $37 | 203% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.86 (ARS $134) | ARS $25 | 432% |
| Clothes | 58% | ||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 58% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €93 (ARS $970) | ARS $530 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €42 (ARS $440) | ARS $350 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €99 (ARS $1,030) | ARS $552 | 87% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €117 (ARS $1,224) | ARS $498 | 146% |
| Transportation | 392% | ||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 392% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,470 (ARS $307,987) | ARS $126,517 | 143% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (ARS $18.15) | ARS $6.46 | 181% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €95 (ARS $993) | ARS $98 | 910% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €22 (ARS $234) | ARS $38 | 510% |
| Personal Care | 116% | ||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 116% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €7.69 (ARS $80) | ARS $34 | 136% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.72 (ARS $28) | ARS $30 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.08 (ARS $43) | ARS $13.94 | 206% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 (ARS $29) | ARS $23 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (ARS $17.14) | ARS $16.55 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (ARS $18.95) | ARS $12.62 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (ARS $276) | ARS $55 | 406% |
| Entertainment | 109% | ||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 109% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (ARS $388) | ARS $154 | 153% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (ARS $216) | ARS $74 | 194% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (ARS $1,000) | ARS $438 | 128% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €76 (ARS $791) | ARS $307 | 157% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.93 (ARS $83) | ARS $38 | 117% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (ARS $31) | ARS $17.58 | 74% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.54 (ARS $27) | ARS $24 | 9% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €127 (ARS $1,323) | ARS $1,147 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (ARS $4.00) | ARS $1.97 | 103% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €45 (ARS $470) | ARS $261 | 80% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.60 (ARS $59) | ARS $9.37 | 524% |
| TOTAL | 179% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,927 prices entered by 1,255 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 179% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $34,932
(€3,342)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $12,500
in Buenos Aires.