Cost of living in Argentina compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,422 (Php977) | Php274 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,768 (Php504) | Php191 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $617 (Php176) | Php137 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $232 (Php66) | Php94 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $437 (Php125) | Php118 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $368 (Php105) | Php132 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $777 (Php222) | Php324 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $460 (Php131) | Php171 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $246 (Php70) | Php115 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $309 (Php88) | Php69 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,243 (Php355) | Php575 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $431 (Php123) | Php100 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (Php43) | Php73 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $140,572 (Php40,111) | Php42,846 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,154 (Php22,300) | Php36,569 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,682 (Php2,763) | Php4,939 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $95,562 (Php27,268) | Php27,916 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $52,045 (Php14,850) | Php13,988 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,334 (Php2,093) | Php4,697 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,006 (Php858) | Php1,224 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $87,318 (Php24,915) | Php17,521 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,171 (Php11,748) | Php4,929 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,202 (Php343) | Php355 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $741 (Php211) | Php865 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 101% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,169 (Php4,899) | Php2,774 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,579 (Php3,304) | Php1,552 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,273 (Php8,353) | Php4,435 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $24,866 (Php7,095) | Php3,280 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,849,410 (Php1,383,730) | Php1,209,220 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $197 (Php56) | Php72 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,021 (Php1,147) | Php1,383 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,077 (Php307) | Php426 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,880 (Php536) | Php1,372 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,858 (Php816) | Php917 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (Php241) | Php205 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (Php149) | Php185 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $704 (Php201) | Php180 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $460 (Php131) | Php108 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $406 (Php116) | Php132 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,676 (Php478) | Php284 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Argentina | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,395 (Php1,254) | Php847 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,899 (Php542) | Php550 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (Php1,545) | Php1,612 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,765 (Php1,930) | Php1,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,496 (Php427) | Php307 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $832 (Php237) | Php156 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $626 (Php179) | Php88 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $163,276 (Php46,589) | Php14,492 | + 221% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (Php15) | Php8 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,938 (Php1,980) | Php2,348 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $475 (Php136) | Php142 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,982 prices entered by 1,165 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Philippines
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