Cost of living in Argentina compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,641 (€14) | €16 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,433 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,195 (€3.05) | €5.62 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $456 (€1.16) | €1.33 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,266 (€3.23) | €4.59 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $912 (€2.33) | €3.11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,773 (€4.52) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $891 (€2.27) | €2.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $511 (€1.30) | €1.63 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $591 (€1.51) | €1.43 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,541 (€6) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,074 (€2.74) | €3.21 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $318 (€0.81) | €1.52 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (€765) | €2,012 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (€434) | €1,687 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (€56) | €249 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (€502) | €1,411 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (€334) | €1,116 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (€36) | €155 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (€15) | €39 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (€413) | €323 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (€222) | €152 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (€5.03) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (€3.98) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 50% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (€91) | €71 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (€53) | €30 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $48,993 (€125) | €79 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (€108) | €97 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (€33,267) | €30,991 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $323 (€0.82) | €1.97 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (€27) | €85 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (€7) | €3.87 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (€15) | €71 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (€3.26) | €4.68 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (€3.06) | €4.88 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (€3.49) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (€2.49) | €2.31 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (€2.01) | €2.84 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (€26) | €56 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (€124) | €107 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (€41) | €70 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (€4.03) | €3.26 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (€2.88) | €5.59 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (€954) | €684 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (€0.23) | €0.08 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (€24) | €35 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (€2.49) | €9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,399 prices entered by 1,056 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands
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