Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs San Martin de los Andes, Argentina
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 90% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (ARS $538) | ARS $432 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (ARS $328) | ARS $232 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (ARS $200) | ARS $65 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (ARS $167) | ARS $47 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (ARS $239) | ARS $140 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (ARS $162) | ARS $83 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (ARS $327) | ARS $282 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (ARS $325) | ARS $115 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (ARS $189) | ARS $79 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (ARS $109) | ARS $84 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (ARS $803) | ARS $260 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (ARS $167) | ARS $95 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (ARS $116) | ARS $32 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 128% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (ARS $145,807) | ARS $25,326 | + 476% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (ARS $71,528) | ARS $19,225 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (ARS $12,104) | ARS $5,142 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (ARS $67,590) | ARS $30,000 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (ARS $37,742) | ARS $20,000 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (ARS $6,252) | ARS $15,000 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (ARS $3,267) | ARS $1,634 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (ARS $31,837) | ARS $19,884 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (ARS $9,985) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (ARS $589) | ARS $420 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (ARS $434) | ARS $189 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 50% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (ARS $5,751) | ARS $1,427 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (ARS $3,158) | ARS $2,899 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (ARS $8,662) | ARS $3,768 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (ARS $7,867) | ARS $5,887 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 31% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (ARS $2,216,501) | ARS $1,440,870 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (ARS $96) | ARS $39 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (ARS $3,293) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (ARS $457) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 27% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (ARS $318) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (ARS $1,056) | ARS $178 | + 493% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (ARS $1,490) | ARS $601 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (ARS $400) | ARS $440 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (ARS $231) | ARS $273 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (ARS $333) | ARS $192 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (ARS $131) | ARS $132 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (ARS $165) | ARS $117 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (ARS $549) | ARS $1,000 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 67% more expensive than in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (ARS $2,092) | ARS $1,000 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (ARS $1,000) | ARS $600 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (ARS $2,626) | ARS $60 | + 4276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (ARS $3,832) | ARS $1,394 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (ARS $627) | ARS $30 | + 1989% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (ARS $340) | ARS $150 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (ARS $179) | ARS $85 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (ARS $51,901) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (ARS $15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (ARS $4,062) | ARS $1,094 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (ARS $221) | ARS $150 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 539 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $133,188 (Php69,694) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $77,000 in San Martin de los Andes.
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