Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Argentina
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Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 123% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (ARS $9,466) | ARS $3,809 | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (ARS $2,769) | ARS $2,279 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (ARS $1,376) | ARS $730 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (ARS $458) | ARS $282 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (ARS $1,309) | ARS $696 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $915) | ARS $495 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (ARS $2,276) | ARS $1,012 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (ARS $1,961) | ARS $579 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (ARS $850) | ARS $270 | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (ARS $794) | ARS $361 | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (ARS $8,689) | ARS $1,686 | + 415% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (ARS $1,025) | ARS $543 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (ARS $397) | ARS $197 | + 102% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 119% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (ARS $326,860) | ARS $134,503 | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (ARS $115,017) | ARS $87,412 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (ARS $71,685) | ARS $13,707 | + 423% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (ARS $199,746) | ARS $95,471 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (ARS $90,795) | ARS $60,867 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (ARS $23,679) | ARS $9,327 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (ARS $12,006) | ARS $4,528 | + 165% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (ARS $90,397) | ARS $97,994 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (ARS $41,138) | ARS $52,360 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (ARS $3,949) | ARS $1,271 | + 211% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (ARS $1,046) | ARS $934 | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (ARS $15,006) | ARS $21,065 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (ARS $7,155) | ARS $12,060 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (ARS $31,337) | ARS $36,211 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (ARS $32,023) | ARS $29,114 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 183% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 183% 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 $5,488,233) | ARS $6,446,280 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (ARS $343) | ARS $239 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (ARS $26,149) | ARS $3,684 | + 610% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (ARS $715) | ARS $1,469 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (ARS $2,542) | ARS $2,144 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (ARS $11,367) | ARS $3,904 | + 191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (ARS $2,085) | ARS $1,092 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (ARS $944) | ARS $648 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (ARS $2,280) | ARS $720 | + 217% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (ARS $1,251) | ARS $579 | + 116% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (ARS $1,653) | ARS $523 | + 216% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (ARS $3,549) | ARS $1,967 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (ARS $11,694) | ARS $5,471 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (ARS $4,402) | ARS $2,663 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $9,470 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (ARS $18,994) | ARS $8,954 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (ARS $2,615) | ARS $1,717 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (ARS $1,467) | ARS $1,080 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (ARS $599) | ARS $747 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (ARS $144,602) | ARS $288,734 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (ARS $66) | ARS $83 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (ARS $15,645) | ARS $6,783 | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (ARS $2,776) | ARS $623 | + 346% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 98% more expensive than in Argentina
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