- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $201 (Php302) | Php252 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $161 (Php243) | Php171 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 (Php103) | Php97 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Php43) | Php83 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (Php73) | Php93 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (Php56) | Php63 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $107 (Php161) | Php155 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (Php61) | Php124 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (Php32) | Php81 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (Php56) | Php51 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $169 (Php254) | Php512 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $57 (Php87) | Php75 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (Php28) | Php54 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,423 (Php30,759) | Php44,531 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,810 (Php20,800) | Php22,118 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,616 (Php5,447) | Php4,043 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,461 (Php23,286) | Php28,725 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,512 (Php15,832) | Php16,260 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,761 (Php4,159) | Php2,913 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $803 (Php1,209) | Php1,799 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (Php18,286) | Php25,843 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,446 (Php6,696) | Php5,066 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $217 (Php327) | Php324 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (Php194) | Php221 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,800 (Php2,711) | Php2,106 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 (Php2,218) | Php1,550 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,468 (Php3,718) | Php4,124 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,511 (Php3,782) | Php3,416 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $515,815 (Php776,886) | Php1,177,060 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (Php43) | Php51 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $588 (Php886) | Php1,497 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (Php206) | Php156 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (Php305) | Php457 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $595 (Php896) | Php865 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (Php141) | Php243 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (Php93) | Php114 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $80 (Php121) | Php178 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (Php75) | Php65 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (Php85) | Php84 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (Php320) | Php189 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $552 (Php831) | Php835 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $346 (Php522) | Php481 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (Php2,443) | Php1,229 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,071 (Php1,613) | Php1,477 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $154 (Php232) | Php269 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (Php110) | Php158 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $95 (Php143) | Php89 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,366 (Php27,661) | Php26,600 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Php10) | Php8 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,077 (Php1,622) | Php2,063 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (Php96) | Php89 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.506
PHP
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,766 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Philippines
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