Cost of living in Argentina compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $600 (Php335) | Php266 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $425 (Php237) | Php167 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $144 (Php80) | Php112 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (Php37) | Php83 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (Php77) | Php100 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $83 (Php46) | Php77 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $263 (Php147) | Php184 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 (Php53) | Php148 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (Php26) | Php93 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (Php43) | Php59 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $273 (Php153) | Php400 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (Php79) | Php84 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (Php21) | Php58 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,237 (Php19,680) | Php53,968 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,468 (Php12,548) | Php27,722 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,381 (Php2,447) | Php5,694 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,929 (Php13,923) | Php33,981 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,909 (Php8,885) | Php18,084 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,386 (Php1,891) | Php2,692 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (Php787) | Php1,671 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $32,845 (Php18,344) | Php15,761 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,744 (Php7,676) | Php6,329 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $344 (Php192) | Php293 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $252 (Php141) | Php243 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,722 (Php2,079) | Php2,385 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,223 (Php1,242) | Php1,355 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,416 (Php3,583) | Php4,126 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,327 (Php2,975) | Php4,294 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,881,700 (Php1,050,919) | Php1,190,930 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $64 (Php36) | Php49 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,498 (Php837) | Php1,493 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $273 (Php153) | Php280 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $603 (Php337) | Php977 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,151 (Php643) | Php559 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $251 (Php140) | Php255 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (Php89) | Php141 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (Php119) | Php163 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (Php63) | Php88 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (Php70) | Php85 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $480 (Php268) | Php305 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,246 (Php696) | Php914 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $636 (Php355) | Php529 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (Php1,198) | Php6,140 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,109 (Php1,178) | Php1,903 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (Php225) | Php231 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (Php88) | Php158 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $149 (Php83) | Php85 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (Php35,285) | Php25,570 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (Php10) | Php8 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,898 (Php1,060) | Php1,779 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (Php91) | Php116 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Philippines
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