Cost of living in Argentina compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,312 (€19) | €19 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,796 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,033 (€3.69) | €5.97 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,545 (€1.41) | €1.37 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,343 (€3.06) | €4.40 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,780 (€2.54) | €2.81 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,226 (€5.69) | €7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,516 (€2.30) | €2.88 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,586 (€1.45) | €1.98 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,031 (€1.86) | €2.09 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,584 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,119 (€2.85) | €3.18 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,095 (€1.00) | €1.29 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $937,091 (€857) | €2,078 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $612,198 (€560) | €1,684 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,034 (€99) | €254 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $598,529 (€547) | €1,455 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $418,028 (€382) | €1,154 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $58,272 (€53) | €175 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $25,509 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $496,635 (€454) | €382 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 (€252) | €168 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,232 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,110 (€4.67) | €18 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $121,789 (€111) | €102 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,966 (€66) | €34 | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,488 (€131) | €107 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $130,534 (€119) | €152 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,626,600 (€27,999) | €34,961 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,249 (€1.14) | €2.03 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,195 (€43) | €91 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 (€9) | €2.55 | + 236% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 (€18) | €14 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,917 (€23) | €53 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 (€7) | €5.67 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 (€2.98) | €4.23 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 (€4.96) | €4.31 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,804 (€3.48) | €1.98 | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 (€3.29) | €2.67 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,591 (€12) | €30 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Argentina | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,433 (€36) | €55 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,833 (€14) | €30 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 (€42) | €243 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,267 (€60) | €68 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,280 (€8) | €14 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,789 (€5.29) | €4.44 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 (€4.02) | €7 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 (€890) | €480 | + 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 (€0.49) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (€3.29) | €12 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands
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