Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 115% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php285 (ARS $508) | ARS $367 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php180 (ARS $322) | ARS $301 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php110 (ARS $195) | ARS $88 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php88 (ARS $157) | ARS $60 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php113 (ARS $202) | ARS $78 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (ARS $168) | ARS $55 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (ARS $305) | ARS $129 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (ARS $305) | ARS $44 | + 589% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (ARS $182) | ARS $27 | + 567% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php58 (ARS $103) | ARS $58 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php404 (ARS $720) | ARS $201 | + 258% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (ARS $158) | ARS $92 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (ARS $104) | ARS $32 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 295% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (ARS $136,111) | ARS $20,002 | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,151 (ARS $69,843) | ARS $11,466 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,446 (ARS $11,499) | ARS $3,242 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php39,108 (ARS $69,767) | ARS $11,715 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (ARS $35,232) | ARS $10,117 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (ARS $5,836) | ARS $2,131 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (ARS $3,049) | ARS $1,505 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php19,781 (ARS $35,288) | ARS $23,718 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,170 (ARS $9,223) | ARS $4,797 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php325 (ARS $580) | ARS $226 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (ARS $404) | ARS $164 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 126% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (ARS $5,368) | ARS $1,556 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (ARS $2,948) | ARS $1,430 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (ARS $8,086) | ARS $4,439 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (ARS $7,343) | ARS $3,546 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 86% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (ARS $2,069,104) | ARS $558,062 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (ARS $90) | ARS $44 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,561 (ARS $2,785) | ARS $1,866 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (ARS $427) | ARS $756 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 114% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php189 (ARS $338) | ARS $128 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php588 (ARS $1,049) | ARS $150 | + 601% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php823 (ARS $1,469) | ARS $769 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (ARS $374) | ARS $66 | + 469% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php113 (ARS $202) | ARS $108 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (ARS $313) | ARS $201 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (ARS $117) | ARS $83 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (ARS $155) | ARS $122 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php283 (ARS $504) | ARS $302 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 73% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,206 (ARS $2,151) | ARS $731 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (ARS $990) | ARS $521 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,285 (ARS $2,292) | ARS $956 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,873 (ARS $3,341) | ARS $1,359 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php343 (ARS $613) | ARS $313 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php181 (ARS $322) | ARS $152 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php97 (ARS $173) | ARS $91 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (ARS $48,450) | ARS $58,928 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (ARS $14) | ARS $2.16 | + 531% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,830 (ARS $3,264) | ARS $1,567 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php117 (ARS $209) | ARS $248 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $133,705 (Php74,949) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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