Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 153% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (ARS $6,999) | ARS $2,528 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (ARS $4,116) | ARS $2,234 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (ARS $1,986) | ARS $1,401 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (ARS $512) | ARS $461 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.05 (ARS $1,996) | ARS $738 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (ARS $1,144) | ARS $576 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $2,442) | ARS $1,126 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (ARS $886) | ARS $580 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (ARS $614) | ARS $521 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (ARS $518) | ARS $407 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $2,566) | ARS $1,484 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.08 (ARS $1,217) | ARS $756 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (ARS $620) | ARS $751 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 116% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,620 (ARS $1,035,662) | ARS $1,241,690 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,987 (ARS $785,708) | ARS $94,821 | + 729% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (ARS $109,137) | ARS $8,164 | + 1237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,647 (ARS $651,211) | ARS $119,907 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,387 (ARS $548,200) | ARS $64,667 | + 748% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (ARS $62,453) | ARS $23,926 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (ARS $16,791) | ARS $2,468 | + 580% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (ARS $126,237) | ARS $61,593 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (ARS $73,563) | ARS $9,836 | + 648% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (ARS $5,101) | ARS $466 | + 995% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (ARS $8,574) | ARS $913 | + 839% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (ARS $30,320) | ARS $16,601 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (ARS $12,797) | ARS $9,266 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $34,121) | ARS $36,603 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $44,631) | ARS $18,937 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 377% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 377% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (ARS $9,565,886) | ARS $3,932,300 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (ARS $841) | ARS $272 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (ARS $35,175) | ARS $5,344 | + 558% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (ARS $10,379) | ARS $1,671 | + 521% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 118% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (ARS $1,899) | ARS $1,880 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (ARS $5,229) | ARS $847 | + 518% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (ARS $14,860) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (ARS $1,815) | ARS $511 | + 255% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (ARS $1,598) | ARS $331 | + 382% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (ARS $1,652) | ARS $709 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (ARS $793) | ARS $580 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (ARS $868) | ARS $551 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (ARS $12,619) | ARS $1,021 | + 1135% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 196% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (ARS $19,392) | ARS $5,674 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (ARS $10,094) | ARS $1,544 | + 554% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (ARS $49,207) | ARS $3,500 | + 1306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (ARS $29,716) | ARS $8,056 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (ARS $5,565) | ARS $923 | + 503% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (ARS $1,359) | ARS $823 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (ARS $2,153) | ARS $1,697 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (ARS $242,321) | ARS $187,796 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (ARS $32) | ARS $3.82 | + 728% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (ARS $18,537) | ARS $4,432 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (ARS $3,463) | ARS $532 | + 551% | |
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TOTAL | + 153% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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