- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Lucena City
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php250 (₨324) | ₨295 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (₨214) | ₨341 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (₨113) | ₨113 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (₨96) | ₨44 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (₨93) | ₨118 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (₨85) | ₨24 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (₨152) | ₨329 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (₨113) | ₨103 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (₨85) | ₨21 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (₨63) | ₨93 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (₨548) | ₨951 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (₨80) | ₨57 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (₨39) | ₨32 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (₨19,449) | ₨26,100 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php10,000 (₨12,966) | ₨16,882 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (₨6,293) | ₨3,586 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php3,999 (₨5,185) | ₨14,399 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,000 (₨5,186) | ₨11,333 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (₨6,483) | ₨2,000 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (₨1,744) | ₨1,198 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (₨18,315) | ₨36,364 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (₨4,356) | ₨10,899 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (₨389) | ₨291 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (₨65) | ₨944 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 6% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 (₨2,685) | ₨1,829 | + 47% | |
| 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 (₨4,038) | ₨2,900 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (₨2,222) | ₨2,742 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,077,630 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php46 (₨59) | ₨54 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (₨583) | ₨2,053 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (₨317) | ₨80 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (₨532) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (₨261) | ₨438 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (₨144) | ₨164 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (₨65) | ₨100 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (₨72) | ₨47 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (₨195) | ₨134 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (₨778) | ₨826 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (₨431) | ₨390 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (₨493) | ₨597 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (₨1,037) | ₨3,993 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (₨228) | ₨100 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (₨233) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (₨81) | ₨100 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨12,500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (₨81) | ₨120 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 18% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨93,750
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨76,481
(Php58,987)
in Lucena City.
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