- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Argentina
- Amsterdam
- Córdoba
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Córdoba (Argentina)
| Food | 191% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 191% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €19.78 (ARS $207) | ARS $37 | 454% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.69 (ARS $70) | ARS $36 | 93% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.08 (ARS $43) | ARS $19.08 | 124% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (ARS $11.74) | ARS $6.39 | 84% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (ARS $23) | ARS $10.93 | 113% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (ARS $22) | ARS $8.67 | 151% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (ARS $45) | ARS $19.73 | 128% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (ARS $21) | ARS $8.23 | 150% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (ARS $24) | ARS $7.79 | 204% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (ARS $9.96) | ARS $6.10 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.82 (ARS $71) | ARS $30 | 134% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (ARS $21) | ARS $11.58 | 77% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (ARS $14.31) | ARS $5 | 186% |
| Housing | 403% | ||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 403% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,660 (ARS $17,353) | ARS $2,513 | 590% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (ARS $1,397) | ARS $383 | 264% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €27 (ARS $277) | ARS $181 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €525 (ARS $5,485) | ARS $5,520 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €174 (ARS $1,815) | ARS $1,050 | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 (ARS $55) | ARS $31 | 79% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.15 (ARS $127) | ARS $23 | 454% |
| Clothes | 74% | ||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €97 (ARS $1,017) | ARS $501 | 103% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €35 (ARS $368) | ARS $250 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €84 (ARS $879) | ARS $513 | 72% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €100 (ARS $1,047) | ARS $458 | 129% |
| Transportation | 253% | ||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 253% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,613 (ARS $299,029) | ARS $122,000 | 145% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (ARS $18.57) | ARS $6.79 | 173% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €85 (ARS $891) | ARS $193 | 363% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €22 (ARS $233) | ARS $42 | 453% |
| Personal Care | 71% | ||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 71% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €5.07 (ARS $53) | ARS $51 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (ARS $35) | ARS $28 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (ARS $25) | ARS $13.60 | 86% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (ARS $32) | ARS $21 | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (ARS $18.20) | ARS $12.50 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (ARS $20) | ARS $10.58 | 91% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (ARS $299) | ARS $40 | 648% |
| Entertainment | 139% | ||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 139% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (ARS $370) | ARS $95 | 290% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.76 (ARS $207) | ARS $67 | 209% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (ARS $1,156) | ARS $276 | 319% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €61 (ARS $636) | ARS $204 | 212% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.08 (ARS $84) | ARS $34 | 145% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (ARS $29) | ARS $15.08 | 95% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.56 (ARS $27) | ARS $22 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €147 (ARS $1,541) | ARS $1,269 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (ARS $2.08) | ARS $1.73 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €49 (ARS $511) | ARS $140 | 265% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.58 (ARS $58) | ARS $9.31 | 527% |
| TOTAL | 228% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,762 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 228% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $40,986
(€3,922)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $12,500
in Córdoba.