How much does it cost to move from Philippines to Argentina?

Two separate budgets. The international removal itself is quoted on volume (m³), distance and mode — sea freight is the default for a full household, air only for small or urgent loads. Separately, you need settling-in cash on arrival: a deposit, first month's rent and a buffer, which for Buenos Aires is around ARS 910,000. Get a firm shipping quote below; the settling-in figure is from our cost data.

Should I ship by sea or air to Argentina?

Sea freight is typically 50–70% cheaper than air but takes weeks; it's the standard choice for a flat or house. Air makes sense only for a few boxes you need immediately. Most movers ship the bulk by sea and fly with essentials.

When should I exchange the deposit money?

Before you move. A 2-month deposit in ARS is roughly PHP 21,257 at today's mid-market rate — sending it with a specialist that uses the real rate avoids the 3–5% margin most banks hide in the exchange.

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Cost of moving from Philippines to Argentina

Moving to Argentina from Philippines? An international move on this route has two costs: the removals quote (priced on volume and mode) and the settling-in cash you need on arrival in Buenos Aires. We break down both below.

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The real cost of landing in Argentina

Cash to land in Buenos Aires
Beyond the shipping quote, the cash you need on arrival — a 2-month deposit, your first month's rent, and a month of essentials — comes to roughly 910,000 ARS in Buenos Aires.
Deposit in your home currency
The 2-month rental deposit (~360,000 ARS) is about 21,257 PHP at today's mid-market rate — move it before you go to avoid a bank's exchange margin.
Housing dominates the move
Housing — deposit plus first month's rent — is about 59% of the upfront cash needed to settle in Argentina, far more than the one-off freight cost for most moves.

Cash on arrival

What you need to settle in Buenos Aires

Deposit (2 months)

360,000 ARS

First month's rent

180,000 ARS

One month of essentials

370,000 ARS

Total to land

910,000 ARS

excludes shipping

Settling-in figures are derived from our cost-of-living data for Buenos Aires(housing + essentials). The shipping quote is separate — see below. Data as of 2026-05-24.

How removals are priced

Shipping by volume and mode

International removals are quoted on volume (m³), distance and mode — not a flat fee. Sea freight is the default for a full household; air is for small, urgent loads only. Use this to size your move, then get a firm quote:

Household	Typical volume	By sea	By air
Studio / 1-bed	10–18 m³	4–8 weeks	3–10 days
2-bed flat	20–35 m³	5–9 weeks	5–12 days
3–4 bed house	40–70 m³	6–12 weeks	by sea only

Volumes and transit windows are industry-standard reference ranges; the price depends on your exact volume, port access and season — get a real quote below.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to move from Philippines to Argentina?: Two separate budgets. The international removal itself is quoted on volume (m³), distance and mode — sea freight is the default for a full household, air only for small or urgent loads. Separately, you need settling-in cash on arrival: a deposit, first month's rent and a buffer, which for Buenos Aires is around ARS 910,000. Get a firm shipping quote below; the settling-in figure is from our cost data.
Should I ship by sea or air to Argentina?: Sea freight is typically 50–70% cheaper than air but takes weeks; it's the standard choice for a flat or house. Air makes sense only for a few boxes you need immediately. Most movers ship the bulk by sea and fly with essentials.
When should I exchange the deposit money?: Before you move. A 2-month deposit in ARS is roughly PHP 21,257 at today's mid-market rate — sending it with a specialist that uses the real rate avoids the 3–5% margin most banks hide in the exchange.