Cost of living in Argentina compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $631 (Php340) | Php278 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $452 (Php243) | Php176 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (Php81) | Php115 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (Php36) | Php86 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (Php77) | Php106 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (Php47) | Php87 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $273 (Php147) | Php205 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (Php55) | Php154 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (Php26) | Php98 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (Php43) | Php63 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (Php153) | Php403 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (Php78) | Php84 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (Php21) | Php61 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,089 (Php19,959) | Php53,329 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,913 (Php12,868) | Php26,864 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,442 (Php2,391) | Php5,346 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 (Php13,402) | Php32,454 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 (Php8,782) | Php17,484 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 (Php1,879) | Php2,429 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (Php769) | Php1,644 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,400 (Php19,050) | Php13,655 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,949 (Php8,045) | Php5,856 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (Php188) | Php283 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (Php141) | Php280 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (Php2,077) | Php2,272 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (Php1,293) | Php1,330 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,809 (Php3,664) | Php4,611 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (Php3,049) | Php4,052 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,020,620 (Php1,087,378) | Php1,154,410 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (Php37) | Php48 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,556 (Php837) | Php1,437 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 (Php155) | Php198 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 (Php333) | Php809 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,167 (Php628) | Php589 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (Php140) | Php305 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (Php88) | Php151 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (Php118) | Php155 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (Php61) | Php85 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (Php69) | Php86 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $506 (Php272) | Php309 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 (Php707) | Php867 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (Php362) | Php510 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (Php1,176) | Php2,231 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 (Php1,184) | Php2,140 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (Php217) | Php249 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (Php90) | Php162 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (Php83) | Php87 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (Php35,710) | Php19,345 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (Php10) | Php8 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,994 (Php1,073) | Php1,689 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (Php92) | Php115 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Philippines
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