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Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php231 (C$5.83) | C$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php171 (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php103 (C$2.59) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (C$2.11) | C$2.38 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (C$2.39) | C$3.94 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php61 (C$1.55) | C$3.79 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (C$3.55) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php129 (C$3.25) | C$3.89 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php82 (C$2.07) | C$2.42 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (C$1.30) | C$3.57 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php485 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php78 (C$1.97) | C$2.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (C$1.34) | C$2.19 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php48,815 (C$1,234) | C$2,116 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,334 (C$590) | C$1,640 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,869 (C$98) | C$149 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,797 (C$728) | C$1,565 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,083 (C$407) | C$1,159 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,801 (C$71) | C$100 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,717 (C$43) | C$52 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,488 (C$619) | C$458 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,118 (C$129) | C$152 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php335 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php248 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,094 (C$53) | C$72 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,528 (C$39) | C$56 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,126 (C$104) | C$115 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,392 (C$86) | C$135 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,630 (C$29,578) | C$23,916 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php53 (C$1.33) | C$1.32 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,416 (C$36) | C$110 | - 67% | |
| 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$3.83) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php841 (C$21) | C$97 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php235 (C$5.95) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (C$2.87) | C$4.78 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php188 (C$4.74) | C$5.38 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php61 (C$1.55) | C$2.94 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (C$2.21) | C$2.68 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (C$5.07) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php820 (C$21) | C$53 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php483 (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,250 (C$32) | C$145 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,431 (C$36) | C$97 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php155 (C$3.93) | C$5.12 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (C$2.25) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,023 (C$607) | C$597 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.20) | C$0.49 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,151 (C$54) | C$58 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php92 (C$2.32) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,047 prices entered by 3,645 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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