- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php266 (C$7) | C$17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php166 (C$4.13) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php88 (C$2.19) | C$4.11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php62 (C$1.53) | C$4.06 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php143 (C$3.57) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php123 (C$3.05) | C$3.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (C$2.08) | C$2.35 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (C$1.26) | C$3.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php496 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php69 (C$1.72) | C$2.39 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (C$1.28) | C$2.32 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php47,142 (C$1,174) | C$2,121 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,037 (C$574) | C$1,650 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,265 (C$106) | C$161 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,683 (C$690) | C$1,638 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,469 (C$360) | C$1,195 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,417 (C$85) | C$106 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,874 (C$47) | C$53 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php28,778 (C$717) | C$481 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,239 (C$106) | C$156 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php286 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (C$52) | C$70 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,517 (C$38) | C$56 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,041 (C$101) | C$116 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,335 (C$83) | C$138 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,210,810 (C$30,159) | C$22,602 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (C$1.18) | C$1.26 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,594 (C$40) | C$111 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php127 (C$3.17) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php488 (C$12) | C$21 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (C$20) | C$98 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php335 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (C$2.44) | C$4.89 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php125 (C$3.11) | C$5.59 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (C$1.62) | C$2.92 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php75 (C$1.86) | C$2.84 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php207 (C$5.15) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php806 (C$20) | C$53 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php495 (C$12) | C$28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,239 (C$31) | C$156 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,561 (C$39) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php261 (C$7) | C$12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php159 (C$3.96) | C$4.88 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (C$1.87) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,765 (C$716) | C$589 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.20) | C$0.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php81 (C$2.01) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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