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Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 0% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php153 (₨193) | ₨261 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (₨208) | ₨296 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (₨110) | ₨113 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (₨94) | ₨44 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | Php72 (₨90) | ₨118 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (₨83) | ₨27 | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (₨148) | ₨271 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (₨110) | ₨102 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (₨82) | ₨20 | + 313% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (₨61) | ₨92 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (₨534) | ₨885 | - 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (₨78) | ₨60 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (₨38) | ₨28 | + 37% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 15% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,500 (₨22,101) | ₨21,558 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 (₨15,786) | ₨16,882 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (₨6,130) | ₨3,586 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,447 (₨8,141) | ₨13,943 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 (₨7,577) | ₨11,333 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (₨6,315) | ₨2,000 | + 216% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (₨1,699) | ₨1,415 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (₨17,839) | ₨32,610 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (₨4,243) | ₨10,757 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (₨379) | ₨277 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (₨63) | ₨888 | - 93% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 8% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 (₨2,616) | ₨1,805 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,948 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,114 (₨3,933) | ₨2,695 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (₨2,165) | ₨2,495 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨989,189 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (₨55) | ₨54 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (₨568) | ₨3,050 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 18% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (₨309) | ₨80 | + 286% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (₨518) | ₨500 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (₨254) | ₨438 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (₨141) | ₨164 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (₨63) | ₨100 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (₨70) | ₨47 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (₨190) | ₨134 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 18% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (₨758) | ₨826 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (₨420) | ₨381 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (₨480) | ₨682 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (₨1,010) | ₨3,993 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (₨222) | ₨100 | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (₨227) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (₨78) | ₨100 | - 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php18,000 (₨22,732) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 (₨11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (₨79) | ₨120 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨61,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨47,995
(Php38,004)
in Lucena City.
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