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 $653 (Php340) | Php275 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (Php246) | Php177 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (Php81) | Php112 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (Php36) | Php86 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (Php76) | Php107 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (Php47) | Php84 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $283 (Php148) | Php205 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (Php57) | Php154 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (Php27) | Php97 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (Php43) | Php63 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $288 (Php150) | Php403 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (Php77) | Php85 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (Php21) | Php62 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,260 (Php19,927) | Php47,675 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,742 (Php12,887) | Php26,068 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,412 (Php2,298) | Php5,335 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,419 (Php13,760) | Php30,598 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,258 (Php8,989) | Php17,484 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,526 (Php1,837) | Php2,429 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (Php744) | Php1,628 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,537 (Php19,029) | Php13,104 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,908 (Php8,285) | Php5,856 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (Php188) | Php283 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (Php141) | Php260 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,088 (Php2,129) | Php2,272 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,633 (Php1,371) | Php1,330 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,463 (Php3,887) | Php4,611 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,180 (Php3,219) | Php4,052 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,098,550 (Php1,092,988) | Php1,154,410 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (Php38) | Php48 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,639 (Php854) | Php1,563 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (Php155) | Php198 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (Php328) | Php744 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (Php640) | Php567 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (Php145) | Php305 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (Php88) | Php145 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (Php119) | Php155 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (Php62) | Php85 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (Php70) | Php86 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $521 (Php271) | Php309 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (Php717) | Php887 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (Php365) | Php501 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (Php1,216) | Php1,958 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (Php1,197) | Php2,245 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (Php224) | Php249 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (Php90) | Php162 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (Php84) | Php87 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (Php35,344) | Php19,345 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Php10) | Php8 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,077 (Php1,082) | Php1,674 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (Php94) | Php117 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Philippines
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