- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php252 (C$6) | C$18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (C$4.10) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (C$2.00) | C$2.43 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (C$2.27) | C$4.06 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (C$1.44) | C$4.00 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php155 (C$3.76) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (C$3.05) | C$3.78 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (C$2.02) | C$2.38 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (C$1.25) | C$3.52 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php531 (C$13) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (C$1.82) | C$2.40 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (C$1.28) | C$2.28 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php45,938 (C$1,111) | C$2,119 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,393 (C$542) | C$1,638 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,143 (C$100) | C$157 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,770 (C$672) | C$1,641 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,500 (C$399) | C$1,185 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,142 (C$76) | C$102 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,799 (C$44) | C$53 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,575 (C$643) | C$485 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,926 (C$119) | C$155 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php316 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php216 (C$5.24) | C$24 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (C$51) | C$72 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,549 (C$37) | C$58 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (C$100) | C$115 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,396 (C$82) | C$140 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,270 (C$28,289) | C$22,848 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (C$1.24) | C$1.30 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,639 (C$40) | C$110 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php156 (C$3.79) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php440 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php948 (C$23) | C$100 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (C$5.87) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (C$2.75) | C$4.90 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php172 (C$4.16) | C$5.55 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php66 (C$1.59) | C$2.82 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (C$1.98) | C$2.73 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php189 (C$4.58) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php835 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (C$12) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,249 (C$30) | C$144 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,503 (C$36) | C$98 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php276 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (C$3.80) | C$5.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (C$2.19) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,612 (C$644) | C$597 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.20) | C$0.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,061 (C$50) | C$63 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php88 (C$2.12) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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