- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php257 (C$7) | C$18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (C$4.32) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (C$2.52) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (C$2.04) | C$2.39 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (C$2.37) | C$4.02 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (C$1.53) | C$3.90 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (C$3.67) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php130 (C$3.29) | C$3.87 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (C$2.10) | C$2.36 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (C$1.29) | C$3.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (C$13) | C$18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (C$1.91) | C$2.42 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (C$1.35) | C$2.25 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php43,601 (C$1,107) | C$2,100 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,565 (C$573) | C$1,651 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,040 (C$103) | C$152 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,629 (C$727) | C$1,612 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,190 (C$411) | C$1,179 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,834 (C$72) | C$102 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,783 (C$45) | C$53 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,759 (C$628) | C$468 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (C$128) | C$155 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (C$5.60) | C$24 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (C$54) | C$72 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (C$39) | C$58 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (C$105) | C$115 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (C$87) | C$135 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,165,240 (C$29,578) | C$22,949 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (C$1.31) | C$1.31 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,549 (C$39) | C$110 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (C$2.83) | C$4.79 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php181 (C$4.60) | C$5.45 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (C$1.65) | C$2.89 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (C$2.14) | C$2.64 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php185 (C$4.68) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php828 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (C$31) | C$142 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,495 (C$38) | C$97 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (C$4.00) | C$5.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (C$2.26) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,671 (C$652) | C$597 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.21) | C$0.52 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,992 (C$51) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (C$2.27) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,318 prices entered by 4,115 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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