- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Lipa City
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lipa City, Philippines compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lipa City (Philippines) is 8% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php264 (₨336) | ₨261 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php205 (₨260) | ₨296 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php100 (₨127) | ₨113 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php56 (₨71) | ₨44 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php64 (₨81) | ₨118 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php71 (₨91) | ₨27 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php91 (₨116) | ₨271 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (₨127) | ₨102 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php67 (₨85) | ₨20 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php39 (₨49) | ₨92 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php137 (₨174) | ₨885 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php44 (₨56) | ₨60 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (₨56) | ₨28 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Lipa City (Philippines) is 12% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php25,000 (₨31,748) | ₨21,558 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php15,000 (₨19,049) | ₨16,882 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,000 (₨3,810) | ₨3,586 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php8,000 (₨10,159) | ₨13,943 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php7,000 (₨8,889) | ₨11,333 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php1,500 (₨1,905) | ₨2,000 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (₨1,905) | ₨1,415 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php10,000 (₨12,699) | ₨32,610 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,757 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php150 (₨190) | ₨277 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨888 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lipa City (Philippines) is 17% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,500 (₨1,905) | ₨1,805 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,500 (₨1,905) | ₨1,948 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php5,000 (₨6,350) | ₨2,695 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,000 (₨3,810) | ₨2,495 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Lipa City (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php152,000 (₨193,025) | ₨989,189 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php38 (₨49) | ₨54 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,050 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lipa City (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php120 (₨152) | ₨80 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php500 (₨635) | ₨500 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php36 (₨46) | ₨200 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php42 (₨53) | ₨438 | - 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (₨196) | ₨164 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php46 (₨58) | ₨100 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php77 (₨97) | ₨47 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (₨254) | ₨134 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Lipa City (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php810 (₨1,029) | ₨826 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php400 (₨508) | ₨381 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,399 (₨1,776) | ₨3,993 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php500 (₨635) | ₨100 | + 535% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php121 (₨153) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php81 (₨103) | ₨100 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,516 (₨1,925) | ₨1,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php100 (₨127) | ₨120 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lipa City (Philippines) is 5% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨68,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨64,742
(Php50,982)
in Lipa City.
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