Cost of living in Argentina compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 75% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,831 (Php984) | Php286 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,891 (Php636) | Php229 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,482 (Php203) | Php125 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,505 (Php88) | Php122 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,215 (Php188) | Php136 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,166 (Php185) | Php87 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,196 (Php362) | Php215 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,311 (Php135) | Php137 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,317 (Php77) | Php122 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,701 (Php99) | Php79 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,254 (Php365) | Php507 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,691 (Php157) | Php74 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,048 (Php61) | Php39 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,154,550 (Php67,475) | Php84,274 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $542,710 (Php31,717) | Php39,909 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $85,658 (Php5,006) | Php5,673 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (Php29,628) | Php26,566 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (Php18,344) | Php15,487 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (Php2,780) | Php5,075 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,895 (Php1,280) | Php1,536 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $538,597 (Php31,477) | Php22,695 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (Php17,147) | Php7,617 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (Php369) | Php343 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (Php294) | Php999 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 191% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,538 (Php6,168) | Php1,931 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (Php5,053) | Php1,578 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $153,164 (Php8,951) | Php4,413 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $148,821 (Php8,697) | Php3,616 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $28,673,300 (Php1,675,742) | Php1,332,570 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,064 (Php62) | Php64 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,458 (Php2,306) | Php941 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,018 (Php527) | Php263 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (Php1,023) | Php1,132 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,361 (Php1,190) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (Php235) | Php224 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,366 (Php138) | Php183 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,113 (Php240) | Php217 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,647 (Php213) | Php79 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,370 (Php255) | Php78 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,846 (Php517) | Php311 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,063 (Php2,049) | Php746 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,904 (Php696) | Php823 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (Php4,661) | Php8,198 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (Php3,163) | Php1,739 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (Php525) | Php237 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,849 (Php283) | Php163 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (Php183) | Php243 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (Php70,585) | Php50,403 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (Php32) | Php34 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,964 (Php1,751) | Php2,215 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,622 (Php270) | Php176 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,359 prices entered by 741 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Philippines
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