- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Argentina
- Manila
- Córdoba
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Manila (Philippines) and Córdoba (Argentina)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 35% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php291 (ARS $56) | ARS $39 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php138 (ARS $26) | ARS $38 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php91 (ARS $17.35) | ARS $19.08 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php71 (ARS $13.66) | ARS $7.24 | 89% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php67 (ARS $12.74) | ARS $10.93 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php54 (ARS $10.34) | ARS $8.67 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php74 (ARS $14.12) | ARS $19.73 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (ARS $25) | ARS $8.23 | 198% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (ARS $19.93) | ARS $7.79 | 156% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php44 (ARS $8.49) | ARS $6.50 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php475 (ARS $91) | ARS $33 | 177% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php56 (ARS $10.69) | ARS $11.77 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php52 (ARS $9.94) | ARS $5 | 99% |
| Housing | 186% | ||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 186% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php47,941 (ARS $9,181) | ARS $2,633 | 249% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,393 (ARS $1,224) | ARS $489 | 150% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php2,489 (ARS $477) | ARS $187 | 155% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php39,300 (ARS $7,526) | ARS $5,470 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Php5,800 (ARS $1,111) | ARS $1,050 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php110 (ARS $21) | ARS $31 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php113 (ARS $22) | ARS $23 | 5% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 26% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php2,418 (ARS $463) | ARS $501 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php1,800 (ARS $345) | ARS $250 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php3,933 (ARS $753) | ARS $555 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php3,313 (ARS $634) | ARS $458 | 39% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 10% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,164,290 (ARS $222,972) | ARS $122,000 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (ARS $9.42) | ARS $7.08 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Php643 (ARS $123) | ARS $222 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Php130 (ARS $25) | ARS $41 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php132 (ARS $25) | ARS $51 | 51% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php143 (ARS $27) | ARS $28 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php81 (ARS $15.49) | ARS $13.60 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php116 (ARS $22) | ARS $21 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php77 (ARS $14.79) | ARS $12.75 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php83 (ARS $15.91) | ARS $10.58 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php260 (ARS $50) | ARS $42 | 19% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 37% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php792 (ARS $152) | ARS $97 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php374 (ARS $72) | ARS $67 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,891 (ARS $554) | ARS $276 | 101% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php2,064 (ARS $395) | ARS $229 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php194 (ARS $37) | ARS $33 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Php123 (ARS $24) | ARS $15.08 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php58 (ARS $11.11) | ARS $21 | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php7,854 (ARS $1,504) | ARS $1,269 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6.70 (ARS $1.28) | ARS $1.73 | 26% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php2,364 (ARS $453) | ARS $140 | 223% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php47 (ARS $9.05) | ARS $9.50 | 5% |
| TOTAL | 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,294 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 57% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $29,407
(Php153,553)
in Manila
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $18,750
in Córdoba.