Cost of living in Argentina compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,665 (€12) | €15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,090 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $394 (€2.90) | €4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $149 (€1.10) | €1.09 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $286 (€2.11) | €3.87 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $225 (€1.66) | €2.47 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $681 (€5.02) | €5.59 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $221 (€1.63) | €2.80 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $115 (€0.85) | €1.55 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $200 (€1.48) | €1.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $757 (€5.58) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $263 (€1.94) | €3.16 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $92 (€0.68) | €1.41 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $92,656 (€683) | €2,058 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,125 (€428) | €1,674 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,702 (€49) | €315 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $58,730 (€433) | €1,392 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,395 (€283) | €1,102 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,612 (€41) | €128 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,546 (€19) | €41 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $58,150 (€428) | €369 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,232 (€245) | €121 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $792 (€5.84) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $567 (€4.18) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $10,871 (€80) | €91 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $7,240 (€53) | €45 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,060 (€148) | €98 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,053 (€118) | €144 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,395,740 (€32,384) | €29,470 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $133 (€0.98) | €2.14 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,551 (€19) | €76 | - 75% | |
| 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 $656 (€4.83) | €3.40 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,113 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,237 (€16) | €56 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $506 (€3.73) | €5.40 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $358 (€2.64) | €3.38 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $422 (€3.11) | €4.14 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $255 (€1.88) | €1.71 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $257 (€1.89) | €2.02 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,177 (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,856 (€21) | €58 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,307 (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,619 (€27) | €248 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,765 (€35) | €76 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $863 (€6) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $385 (€2.84) | €3.23 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $357 (€2.63) | €4.99 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,177 (€775) | €549 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (€0.20) | €0.13 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,933 (€29) | €42 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $397 (€2.92) | €7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands
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