Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php275 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php177 (C$4.57) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (C$2.90) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (C$2.23) | C$2.28 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php107 (C$2.77) | C$4.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php84 (C$2.17) | C$4.86 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (C$5.30) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (C$3.97) | C$3.88 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (C$2.52) | C$2.69 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (C$1.62) | C$3.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (C$2.20) | C$2.33 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php62 (C$1.60) | C$2.07 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php51,506 (C$1,333) | C$2,095 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,068 (C$674) | C$1,618 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,335 (C$138) | C$169 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,598 (C$792) | C$1,592 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (C$452) | C$1,102 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (C$63) | C$108 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,628 (C$42) | C$53 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,104 (C$339) | C$361 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (C$152) | C$165 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php260 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (C$59) | C$75 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (C$34) | C$51 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (C$119) | C$111 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (C$105) | C$130 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (C$29,866) | C$25,116 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (C$1.25) | C$1.12 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,563 (C$40) | C$108 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (C$5.13) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (C$19) | C$18 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (C$15) | C$88 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (C$3.75) | C$5.20 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (C$4.02) | C$5.43 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (C$2.19) | C$3.26 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (C$2.22) | C$2.64 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (C$23) | C$55 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (C$13) | C$28 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (C$51) | C$151 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (C$58) | C$95 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (C$4.19) | C$4.93 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (C$2.26) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (C$500) | C$570 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.20) | C$0.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,674 (C$43) | C$59 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php117 (C$3.02) | C$15 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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