- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Lucena City
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 2% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php153 (₨194) | ₨349 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (₨209) | ₨315 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (₨110) | ₨94 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (₨94) | ₨41 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (₨91) | ₨52 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (₨84) | ₨41 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (₨149) | ₨228 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (₨111) | ₨87 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (₨83) | ₨35 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (₨62) | ₨119 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (₨537) | ₨809 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (₨79) | ₨65 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (₨38) | ₨25 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,500 (₨22,224) | ₨33,553 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 (₨15,875) | ₨7,500 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (₨6,164) | ₨4,669 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,447 (₨8,187) | ₨21,203 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 (₨7,620) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (₨6,350) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (₨1,708) | ₨1,269 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (₨17,939) | ₨41,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (₨4,267) | ₨8,000 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (₨381) | ₨200 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (₨63) | ₨500 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 (₨2,630) | ₨2,480 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,891 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,114 (₨3,955) | ₨5,358 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (₨2,177) | ₨4,949 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (₨55) | ₨91 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (₨571) | ₨1,790 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨545 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (₨310) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (₨521) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (₨256) | ₨206 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (₨142) | ₨200 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (₨63) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (₨71) | ₨73 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (₨191) | ₨154 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 27% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (₨762) | ₨1,355 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (₨422) | ₨471 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (₨483) | ₨656 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (₨1,016) | ₨2,179 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (₨223) | ₨328 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (₨229) | ₨205 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (₨79) | ₨153 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php18,000 (₨22,859) | ₨35,850 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,719 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (₨79) | ₨252 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
/
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨109,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨86,199
(Php67,875)
in Lucena City.
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