Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 280% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 280% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $1,801) | ARS $367 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $926) | ARS $301 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (ARS $442) | ARS $88 | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (ARS $109) | ARS $60 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (ARS $347) | ARS $78 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (ARS $188) | ARS $55 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (ARS $546) | ARS $129 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (ARS $221) | ARS $44 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (ARS $139) | ARS $27 | + 412% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (ARS $121) | ARS $58 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (ARS $956) | ARS $201 | + 375% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (ARS $239) | ARS $92 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (ARS $114) | ARS $32 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 466% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 466% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,482 (ARS $155,247) | ARS $20,002 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (ARS $115,770) | ARS $11,466 | + 910% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (ARS $17,252) | ARS $3,242 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €987 (ARS $103,392) | ARS $11,715 | + 783% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 (ARS $83,977) | ARS $10,117 | + 730% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (ARS $11,897) | ARS $2,131 | + 458% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (ARS $2,870) | ARS $1,505 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (ARS $44,991) | ARS $23,718 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (ARS $14,884) | ARS $4,797 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $808) | ARS $226 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,548) | ARS $164 | + 844% | |
| Clothes | + 189% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 189% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (ARS $8,409) | ARS $1,556 | + 441% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (ARS $3,143) | ARS $1,430 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (ARS $10,119) | ARS $4,439 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (ARS $11,242) | ARS $3,546 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 343% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 343% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,252 (ARS $2,853,970) | ARS $558,062 | + 411% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (ARS $168) | ARS $44 | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (ARS $8,735) | ARS $1,866 | + 368% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (ARS $2,235) | ARS $756 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 247% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 247% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.30 (ARS $555) | ARS $128 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (ARS $1,837) | ARS $150 | + 1128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (ARS $3,732) | ARS $769 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (ARS $313) | ARS $66 | + 377% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (ARS $261) | ARS $108 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (ARS $320) | ARS $201 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (ARS $156) | ARS $83 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (ARS $195) | ARS $122 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (ARS $2,160) | ARS $302 | + 615% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 194% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (ARS $4,444) | ARS $731 | + 508% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (ARS $2,132) | ARS $521 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (ARS $11,003) | ARS $956 | + 1051% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (ARS $5,722) | ARS $1,359 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $850) | ARS $313 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (ARS $326) | ARS $152 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.62 (ARS $484) | ARS $91 | + 432% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (ARS $50,751) | ARS $58,928 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (ARS $24) | ARS $2.16 | + 996% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (ARS $4,106) | ARS $1,567 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $746) | ARS $248 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 313% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 448 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 313% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $272,422 (€2,601) in Rotterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $66,000 in San Juan.
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