Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Philippines is 2.84 times more expensive as compared to Argentina.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Philippines and Argentina. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Philippines and Argentina.
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 Indicators  | Philippines  | Argentina  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 PHP (425 USD) | 75,000 ARS (210 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 45,000 PHP (765 USD) | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 70,000 PHP (1,190 USD) | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 PHP (255 USD) | 50,000 ARS (140 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 PHP (425 USD) | 70,000 ARS (196 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 40,000 PHP (680 USD) | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 2 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.5 to 2.0 % | 1.2 to 2.25 % |
The average housing cost in Philippines is 2.45 times more expensive than Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 60,000 PHP (1,020 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 2,500 PHP (42.50 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 1441.21% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Philippines costs 18.21 times more compared to Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 318.72% more in Philippines compared to Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 250 ARS (0.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 50 ARS (0.14 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 PHP (2.04 USD) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 180 PHP (3.06 USD) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) |
In Philippines, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.43 times more expensive than the cost in Argentina.
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 56.42% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 250 ARS (0.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 70 PHP (1.19 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 180 ARS (0.50 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 40 PHP (0.68 USD) | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 120 ARS (0.34 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 90 PHP (1.53 USD) | 220 ARS (0.62 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 2.89 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 105.34% more in Philippines compared to Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 400 ARS (1.12 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 70 PHP (1.19 USD) | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 120 PHP (2.04 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 8.21 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 80 ARS (0.22 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 PHP (0.17 USD) | 60 ARS (0.17 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 100 ARS (0.28 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 50 ARS (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 1.25 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 800,000 PHP (13,600 USD) | 2,000,000 ARS (5,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 12,000 PHP (204 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 12 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 150 ARS (0.42 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 567 ARS (1.59 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 300 ARS 0.84 USD |
You would have to pay 2.47 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Philippines compared to that of Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 400 PHP (6.80 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 6.84 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Haircuts  | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 2.31 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 2,500 PHP (42.50 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 8,000 ARS (22.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 7,000 ARS (19.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 6,000 ARS (16.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 350 PHP (5.95 USD) | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 200 ARS (0.56 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 2.45 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 2,500 ARS (7 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 12,000 ARS (33.60 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 15,000 ARS (42 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 2.52 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 10,000 PHP (170 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 20,000 PHP (340 USD) | 25,000 ARS (70 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 35,000 PHP (595 USD) | 30,000 ARS (84 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 60,000 PHP (1,020 USD) | 50,000 ARS (140 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 120,000 PHP (2,040 USD) | 100,000 ARS (280 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 200,000 PHP (3,400 USD) | 200,000 ARS (560 USD) |
After School Activities  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
Tutoring  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 6.13 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 2,000 ARS (5.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 500 ARS (1.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Bowling  | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 600 ARS (1.68 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 700 ARS (1.96 USD) |
Video Games  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 12,000 PHP (204 USD) | 10,000 ARS (28 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 4.12 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Art Classes  | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 800 ARS (2.24 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 1,200 ARS (3.36 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 1,500 ARS (4.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 300 ARS (0.84 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 1,000 ARS (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Argentina, you would have to pay 10.65 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 35,000 PHP (595 USD) | 200,000 ARS (560 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 28,000 PHP (476 USD) | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 433.33 PHP per hour (7.37 USD) | 2,333.33 ARS per hour (6.53 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 20,000 ARS (56 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 12 % | 0 to 27 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 12 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 11 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 | 12 |
Median Household Income  | 30,000 PHP (510 USD) | 150,000 ARS (420 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, you would earn 1.14 times more salary as compared to Argentina.
Indicators | Philippines | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 5,000 ARS (14 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 4,000 ARS (11.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 3,500 ARS (9.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 3,000 ARS (8.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.02 times more in Philippines, as compared to Argentina.
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