Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $669 (ƒ 13) | ƒ 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $470 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $166 (ƒ 3.20) | ƒ 7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (ƒ 1.25) | ƒ 3.64 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $150 (ƒ 2.89) | ƒ 7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (ƒ 1.76) | ƒ 5.52 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $295 (ƒ 5.69) | ƒ 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (ƒ 2.06) | ƒ 7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (ƒ 0.98) | ƒ 5.01 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (ƒ 1.64) | ƒ 4.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (ƒ 5.78) | ƒ 16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $151 (ƒ 2.92) | ƒ 5.99 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (ƒ 0.86) | ƒ 3.10 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,234 (ƒ 893) | ƒ 1,951 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,546 (ƒ 629) | ƒ 1,333 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (ƒ 81) | ƒ 495 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,463 (ƒ 646) | ƒ 1,287 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (ƒ 416) | ƒ 904 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (ƒ 60) | ƒ 239 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (ƒ 28) | ƒ 102 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (ƒ 707) | ƒ 513 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (ƒ 314) | ƒ 289 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 19 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (ƒ 4.83) | ƒ 11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (ƒ 79) | ƒ 135 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (ƒ 54) | ƒ 124 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (ƒ 148) | ƒ 190 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (ƒ 111) | ƒ 238 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,184,550 (ƒ 42,189) | ƒ 33,294 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (ƒ 1.35) | ƒ 2.06 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (ƒ 25) | ƒ 118 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (ƒ 8) | ƒ 38 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (ƒ 5.84) | ƒ 17 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 28 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (ƒ 25) | ƒ 45 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (ƒ 5.68) | ƒ 10 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (ƒ 3.15) | ƒ 9 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (ƒ 4.92) | ƒ 10 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (ƒ 2.37) | ƒ 4.54 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (ƒ 2.84) | ƒ 5.90 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 27 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (ƒ 28) | ƒ 80 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $755 (ƒ 15) | ƒ 33 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,539 (ƒ 49) | ƒ 100 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (ƒ 44) | ƒ 140 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $401 (ƒ 8) | ƒ 16 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $208 (ƒ 4.02) | ƒ 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $167 (ƒ 3.22) | ƒ 6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (ƒ 1,247) | ƒ 1,106 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (ƒ 0.35) | ƒ 1.08 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (ƒ 45) | ƒ 90 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (ƒ 3.50) | ƒ 11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ƒ 6,400 in Willemstad you would need to make just about ƒ 2,790 (ARS $144,474) in Buenos Aires.
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