Cost of living in Argentina compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $636 (€5.91) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $456 (€4.23) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $152 (€1.41) | €4.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (€0.62) | €1.14 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (€1.34) | €3.34 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (€0.81) | €2.23 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $275 (€2.56) | €5.79 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $104 (€0.96) | €2.40 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (€0.46) | €1.53 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (€0.74) | €1.39 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 (€2.63) | €9 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (€1.34) | €2.49 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (€0.36) | €1.11 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,834 (€342) | €1,784 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,000 (€223) | €1,413 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,447 (€41) | €174 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $25,646 (€238) | €1,266 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,384 (€152) | €872 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,516 (€33) | €111 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (€13) | €34 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,705 (€331) | €428 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,238 (€141) | €178 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $348 (€3.23) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (€2.44) | €15 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,846 (€36) | €82 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,441 (€23) | €42 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,942 (€64) | €105 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,768 (€54) | €137 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,014,020 (€18,693) | €28,742 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (€0.64) | €1.57 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,568 (€15) | €96 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293 (€2.72) | €3.46 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $620 (€5.76) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,157 (€11) | €35 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $261 (€2.43) | €2.86 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (€1.52) | €4.14 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $221 (€2.05) | €4.24 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (€1.06) | €1.68 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (€1.20) | €2.04 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $504 (€4.68) | €25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,307 (€12) | €41 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $679 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,202 (€20) | €75 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,209 (€20) | €67 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $405 (€3.76) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $169 (€1.56) | €3.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $155 (€1.44) | €5.06 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,159 (€623) | €464 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (€0.17) | €0.14 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,004 (€19) | €47 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $174 (€1.61) | €8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Netherlands
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