Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Argentina
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 156% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (ARS $14,068) | ARS $4,586 | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (ARS $4,116) | ARS $3,047 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (ARS $2,045) | ARS $1,007 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (ARS $680) | ARS $391 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (ARS $1,945) | ARS $993 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $1,360) | ARS $648 | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (ARS $3,383) | ARS $1,489 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (ARS $2,915) | ARS $650 | + 348% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $1,263) | ARS $426 | + 197% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (ARS $1,180) | ARS $478 | + 147% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (ARS $12,914) | ARS $2,100 | + 515% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (ARS $1,523) | ARS $741 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (ARS $591) | ARS $264 | + 124% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 106% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (ARS $485,781) | ARS $239,907 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (ARS $170,938) | ARS $149,870 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (ARS $106,539) | ARS $19,191 | + 455% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (ARS $296,863) | ARS $168,092 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (ARS $134,940) | ARS $121,296 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (ARS $35,192) | ARS $16,689 | + 111% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (ARS $17,844) | ARS $4,700 | + 280% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (ARS $134,349) | ARS $128,437 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (ARS $61,139) | ARS $74,507 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (ARS $5,869) | ARS $1,830 | + 221% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (ARS $1,554) | ARS $1,544 | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (ARS $22,302) | ARS $27,328 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (ARS $10,633) | ARS $16,641 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (ARS $46,574) | ARS $42,664 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (ARS $47,593) | ARS $38,721 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 156% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (ARS $8,156,627) | ARS $8,323,470 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (ARS $509) | ARS $284 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (ARS $38,862) | ARS $8,408 | + 362% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (ARS $1,063) | ARS $1,864 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (ARS $3,778) | ARS $3,242 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (ARS $16,894) | ARS $7,414 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (ARS $3,098) | ARS $1,866 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (ARS $1,403) | ARS $910 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (ARS $3,389) | ARS $1,472 | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (ARS $1,859) | ARS $836 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (ARS $2,457) | ARS $708 | + 247% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (ARS $5,275) | ARS $3,089 | + 71% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (ARS $17,380) | ARS $8,024 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (ARS $6,542) | ARS $3,205 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $13,734 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (ARS $28,229) | ARS $15,589 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (ARS $3,886) | ARS $2,717 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (ARS $2,181) | ARS $1,462 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (ARS $891) | ARS $1,130 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (ARS $214,907) | ARS $345,503 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (ARS $98) | ARS $59 | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (ARS $23,252) | ARS $9,095 | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (ARS $4,126) | ARS $983 | + 320% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 110% more expensive than in Argentina
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