- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Lucena City
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php250 (₨320) | ₨261 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (₨211) | ₨296 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (₨111) | ₨113 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (₨95) | ₨44 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (₨92) | ₨118 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (₨84) | ₨27 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (₨150) | ₨271 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (₨112) | ₨102 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (₨84) | ₨20 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (₨62) | ₨92 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (₨541) | ₨885 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (₨79) | ₨60 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (₨39) | ₨28 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 26% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (₨19,199) | ₨24,870 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php10,000 (₨12,799) | ₨16,882 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (₨6,212) | ₨3,586 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php3,999 (₨5,118) | ₨14,399 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,000 (₨5,120) | ₨11,333 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (₨6,400) | ₨2,000 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (₨1,722) | ₨1,415 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (₨18,079) | ₨32,610 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (₨4,300) | ₨10,757 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (₨384) | ₨277 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (₨64) | ₨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 (₨2,651) | ₨1,805 | + 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 (₨3,986) | ₨2,695 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (₨2,194) | ₨2,495 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 3% 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 | Php43 (₨56) | ₨54 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (₨576) | ₨685 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨121 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 16% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (₨313) | ₨80 | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (₨525) | ₨500 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (₨258) | ₨438 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (₨143) | ₨164 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (₨64) | ₨100 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (₨71) | ₨47 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (₨193) | ₨134 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (₨768) | ₨826 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (₨425) | ₨381 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (₨486) | ₨682 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (₨1,024) | ₨3,993 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (₨225) | ₨100 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (₨230) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (₨80) | ₨100 | - 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Php18,000 (₨23,038) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨80) | ₨120 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨75,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨67,644
(Php52,850)
in Lucena City.
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