Cost of living in Philippines compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php329 (R$ 33) | R$ 39 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php251 (R$ 26) | R$ 38 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php126 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php131 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php626 (R$ 64) | R$ 50 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.56 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php93,543 (R$ 9,519) | R$ 4,084 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,632 (R$ 4,033) | R$ 2,685 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,117 (R$ 826) | R$ 733 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,212 (R$ 2,973) | R$ 3,023 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (R$ 1,613) | R$ 1,980 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,925 (R$ 501) | R$ 529 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (R$ 172) | R$ 91 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (R$ 2,820) | R$ 1,814 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (R$ 796) | R$ 650 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (R$ 203) | R$ 285 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (R$ 162) | R$ 280 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,508 (R$ 459) | R$ 417 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (R$ 382) | R$ 316 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (R$ 131,428) | R$ 117,661 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (R$ 111) | R$ 248 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (R$ 68) | R$ 22 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php991 (R$ 101) | R$ 51 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (R$ 1,832) | R$ 296 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php272 (R$ 28) | R$ 60 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (R$ 112) | R$ 117 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (R$ 84) | R$ 61 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (R$ 380) | R$ 233 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,878 (R$ 191) | R$ 240 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (R$ 42) | R$ 32 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php190 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (R$ 5,346) | R$ 3,819 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 1.50 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,422 (R$ 246) | R$ 140 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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