Cost of living in Santa Fe (Argentina) is about the same as in Manila (Philippines)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 53% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,636 (Php752) | Php237 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,955 (Php642) | Php207 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,173 (Php190) | Php130 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $457 (Php74) | Php97 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,392 (Php226) | Php134 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $485 (Php79) | Php89 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,604 (Php422) | Php190 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $558 (Php90) | Php157 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $546 (Php89) | Php106 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $695 (Php113) | Php67 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,974 (Php320) | Php503 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,037 (Php168) | Php98 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $267 (Php43) | Php72 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $149,625 (Php24,275) | Php91,367 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $166,641 (Php27,035) | Php43,739 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,855 (Php3,059) | Php5,475 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $79,909 (Php12,964) | Php30,861 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $61,237 (Php9,935) | Php17,170 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $28,851 (Php4,681) | Php2,665 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,241 (Php526) | Php2,052 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $263,079 (Php42,681) | Php14,168 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $135,275 (Php21,947) | Php4,562 | + 381% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,628 (Php426) | Php258 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,805 (Php455) | Php450 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 80% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,445 (Php4,453) | Php2,266 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $17,917 (Php2,907) | Php1,673 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,857 (Php8,089) | Php4,036 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $37,563 (Php6,094) | Php3,871 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,629,320 (Php1,237,759) | Php1,196,410 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $160 (Php26) | Php76 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,975 (Php807) | Php689 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $4,403 (Php714) | Php160 | + 346% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 35% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,177 (Php191) | Php247 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,952 (Php479) | Php463 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,000 (Php1,136) | Php982 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $2,000 (Php324) | Php221 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $951 (Php154) | Php135 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,902 (Php309) | Php176 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $759 (Php123) | Php88 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $837 (Php136) | Php85 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,465 (Php1,536) | Php439 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe (Argentina) is 25% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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| Santa Fe | Manila | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,268 (Php1,504) | Php1,465 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,860 (Php626) | Php691 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $19,891 (Php3,227) | Php1,531 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $37,862 (Php6,143) | Php1,615 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,428 (Php232) | Php347 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,135 (Php184) | Php170 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,865 (Php303) | Php76 | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $89,794 (Php14,568) | Php27,159 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $28 (Php4.48) | Php8 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $11,097 (Php1,800) | Php2,823 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,887 (Php468) | Php150 | + 212% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 563 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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