- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Puerto Princesa City
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 56% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php252 (₨318) | ₨135 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php191 (₨242) | ₨150 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php108 (₨136) | ₨100 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (₨101) | ₨46 | + 119% | |
12 eggs, large | Php119 (₨150) | ₨55 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php80 (₨101) | ₨27 | + 268% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨327 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨103 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨12 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php28 (₨36) | ₨87 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php750 (₨947) | ₨820 | + 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php57 (₨72) | ₨73 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php49 (₨62) | ₨23 | + 175% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 85% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php22,624 (₨28,572) | ₨11,494 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php18,000 (₨22,732) | ₨12,849 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,000 (₨3,789) | ₨1,099 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php18,000 (₨22,732) | ₨10,000 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php12,000 (₨15,155) | ₨5,000 | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,000 (₨2,526) | ₨1,605 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,490 (₨1,882) | ₨525 | + 259% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php13,823 (₨17,457) | ₨52,348 | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php1,500 (₨1,894) | ₨7,470 | - 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 0% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,500 (₨1,894) | ₨1,846 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,741 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,488 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,747 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 9% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php47 (₨60) | ₨28 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨900 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 21% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php566 (₨715) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php110 (₨139) | ₨50 | + 178% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php300 (₨379) | ₨160 | + 137% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php76 (₨96) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php98 (₨124) | ₨48 | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php89 (₨112) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 0% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php538 (₨679) | ₨500 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php335 (₨423) | ₨250 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php400 (₨505) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php809 (₨1,022) | ₨1,000 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php116 (₨146) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php100 (₨126) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php55 (₨69) | ₨100 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php64 (₨81) | ₨200 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Princesa City (Philippines) is 26% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨39,200
(Php31,040)
in Puerto Princesa City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Alwar.
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