Cost of living in Dumaguete City, Philippines vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 21% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (₨397) | ₨524 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php169 (₨257) | ₨232 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php113 (₨171) | ₨178 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (₨122) | ₨53 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | Php92 (₨140) | ₨74 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php69 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php317 (₨481) | ₨147 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php110 (₨167) | ₨133 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (₨149) | ₨19 | + 701% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php49 (₨74) | ₨109 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php388 (₨590) | ₨819 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php54 (₨82) | ₨75 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (₨64) | ₨27 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 38% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php21,600 (₨32,806) | ₨21,065 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php15,725 (₨23,882) | ₨15,843 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,070 (₨6,181) | ₨3,761 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php15,327 (₨23,279) | ₨28,261 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,190 (₨16,995) | ₨9,442 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,648 (₨4,022) | ₨3,583 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,395 (₨2,119) | ₨967 | + 119% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php23,131 (₨35,131) | ₨36,957 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,759 (₨8,747) | ₨11,203 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (₨492) | ₨332 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 (₨152) | ₨148 | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 6% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,925 (₨2,924) | ₨2,276 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,127 (₨1,712) | ₨2,500 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,384 (₨5,139) | ₨3,034 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,462 (₨3,739) | ₨2,269 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 81% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php975,000 (₨1,480,814) | ₨734,341 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (₨76) | ₨67 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,876 (₨2,849) | ₨1,157 | + 146% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php236 (₨359) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 17% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (₨253) | ₨174 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php410 (₨622) | ₨500 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php529 (₨803) | ₨500 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php217 (₨329) | ₨250 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (₨169) | ₨152 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php150 (₨228) | ₨189 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php56 (₨85) | ₨106 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php62 (₨95) | ₨73 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php183 (₨277) | ₨190 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 8% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php661 (₨1,004) | ₨1,199 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php467 (₨710) | ₨451 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,200 (₨1,823) | ₨1,423 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,093 (₨1,660) | ₨1,473 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php119 (₨180) | ₨525 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php122 (₨185) | ₨164 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php60 (₨92) | ₨177 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,600 (₨29,768) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php10 (₨15) | ₨2.83 | + 423% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,094 (₨1,661) | ₨2,533 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (₨135) | ₨187 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 35% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,455 (Php52,315) in Dumaguete City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨59,000 in Ghaziabad.
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