Cost of living in Philippines compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (R$ 18) | R$ 34 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.83 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (R$ 47) | R$ 44 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.91 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (R$ 7,789) | R$ 3,738 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (R$ 3,749) | R$ 2,511 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (R$ 509) | R$ 584 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (R$ 2,693) | R$ 2,631 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (R$ 1,458) | R$ 1,691 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (R$ 281) | R$ 513 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (R$ 172) | R$ 89 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (R$ 1,665) | R$ 2,002 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (R$ 388) | R$ 631 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (R$ 206) | R$ 251 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (R$ 146) | R$ 247 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (R$ 356) | R$ 410 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (R$ 337) | R$ 304 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (R$ 105,660) | R$ 116,441 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.55 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 (R$ 64) | R$ 231 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (R$ 123) | R$ 44 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (R$ 90) | R$ 266 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.37 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (R$ 27) | R$ 55 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Philippines | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (R$ 106) | R$ 114 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (R$ 61) | R$ 67 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (R$ 145) | R$ 213 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (R$ 146) | R$ 198 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,322 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (R$ 249) | R$ 125 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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