Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 226% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (ARS $10,316) | ARS $1,404 | + 635% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (ARS $894) | ARS $956 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (ARS $550) | ARS $363 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (ARS $206) | ARS $132 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (ARS $413) | ARS $257 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (ARS $325) | ARS $217 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (ARS $1,926) | ARS $549 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (ARS $614) | ARS $213 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (ARS $248) | ARS $88 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (ARS $206) | ARS $185 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (ARS $1,238) | ARS $689 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (ARS $688) | ARS $251 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (ARS $206) | ARS $92 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (ARS $41,266) | ARS $81,564 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (ARS $55,021) | ARS $48,541 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (ARS $82,532) | ARS $5,777 | + 1329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (ARS $68,776) | ARS $53,291 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (ARS $55,021) | ARS $34,479 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (ARS $11,004) | ARS $5,509 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (ARS $6,671) | ARS $2,285 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (ARS $55,021) | ARS $54,435 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (ARS $6,878) | ARS $31,371 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (ARS $1,225) | ARS $683 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (ARS $802) | ARS $514 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (ARS $8,941) | ARS $8,772 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (ARS $4,127) | ARS $6,221 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (ARS $12,486) | ARS $18,010 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (ARS $16,846) | ARS $13,852 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (ARS $3,419,176) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (ARS $180) | ARS $120 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $2,421 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (ARS $663) | ARS $588 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (ARS $2,063) | ARS $950 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (ARS $3,439) | ARS $2,261 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (ARS $1,169) | ARS $507 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (ARS $466) | ARS $327 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (ARS $1,169) | ARS $404 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (ARS $413) | ARS $243 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (ARS $688) | ARS $252 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (ARS $1,719) | ARS $1,049 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (ARS $6,878) | ARS $2,757 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (ARS $2,751) | ARS $1,160 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $3,362 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (ARS $9,629) | ARS $4,295 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (ARS $1,032) | ARS $747 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (ARS $481) | ARS $422 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (ARS $206) | ARS $330 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (ARS $76,066) | ARS $104,887 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (ARS $35) | ARS $28 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (ARS $6,878) | ARS $3,961 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (ARS $997) | ARS $316 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,612 prices entered by 1,199 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Argentina
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