Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (ARS $14,805) | ARS $22,534 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (ARS $12,544) | ARS $13,527 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (ARS $3,849) | ARS $4,107 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (ARS $2,073) | ARS $1,568 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (ARS $3,766) | ARS $3,586 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $4,146) | ARS $2,835 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (ARS $10,309) | ARS $6,347 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (ARS $4,442) | ARS $2,557 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $3,849) | ARS $1,486 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (ARS $3,597) | ARS $1,925 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (ARS $39,359) | ARS $7,911 | + 398% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (ARS $4,641) | ARS $3,428 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (ARS $1,184) | ARS $1,013 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (ARS $1,035,860) | ARS $941,811 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (ARS $532,993) | ARS $560,170 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (ARS $324,702) | ARS $96,180 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (ARS $592,214) | ARS $640,240 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (ARS $444,161) | ARS $446,311 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (ARS $107,256) | ARS $62,284 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (ARS $54,383) | ARS $19,862 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (ARS $409,461) | ARS $440,394 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (ARS $186,337) | ARS $237,327 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (ARS $17,886) | ARS $8,933 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (ARS $8,883) | ARS $6,202 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (ARS $67,971) | ARS $103,299 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (ARS $32,407) | ARS $71,625 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (ARS $141,945) | ARS $150,565 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (ARS $145,052) | ARS $135,557 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (ARS $24,859,324) | ARS $29,728,800 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (ARS $1,777) | ARS $1,245 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (ARS $118,443) | ARS $39,796 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (ARS $3,240) | ARS $8,571 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (ARS $11,516) | ARS $16,032 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (ARS $51,489) | ARS $29,249 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (ARS $9,443) | ARS $7,499 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (ARS $4,275) | ARS $3,713 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (ARS $10,328) | ARS $5,751 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (ARS $5,666) | ARS $3,530 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (ARS $7,488) | ARS $3,574 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (ARS $16,077) | ARS $16,892 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (ARS $52,971) | ARS $35,704 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (ARS $19,938) | ARS $25,112 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $60,924 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (ARS $86,036) | ARS $73,218 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (ARS $11,252) | ARS $12,350 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (ARS $6,646) | ARS $5,649 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (ARS $2,714) | ARS $4,152 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $1,099,490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (ARS $297) | ARS $339 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (ARS $70,865) | ARS $35,340 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (ARS $12,574) | ARS $4,180 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,344 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Argentina
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