- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php249 (C$6) | C$18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php168 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php96 (C$2.36) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php82 (C$2.02) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (C$2.24) | C$4.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (C$1.46) | C$4.00 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (C$3.12) | C$3.71 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (C$2.06) | C$2.32 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (C$1.23) | C$3.51 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php485 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php70 (C$1.72) | C$2.40 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (C$1.25) | C$2.34 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php45,152 (C$1,113) | C$2,110 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,135 (C$571) | C$1,650 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,336 (C$107) | C$156 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,669 (C$682) | C$1,626 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,917 (C$368) | C$1,165 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,311 (C$82) | C$102 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,780 (C$44) | C$53 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,509 (C$678) | C$484 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,448 (C$110) | C$159 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php273 (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (C$4.91) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,091 (C$52) | C$71 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,548 (C$38) | C$57 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,071 (C$100) | C$114 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,277 (C$81) | C$138 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,180,100 (C$29,101) | C$22,894 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (C$1.22) | C$1.28 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,746 (C$43) | C$112 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php139 (C$3.42) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php342 (C$8) | C$21 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php799 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php302 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php109 (C$2.70) | C$4.95 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (C$3.43) | C$5.59 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php63 (C$1.56) | C$2.95 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php76 (C$1.88) | C$2.80 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php214 (C$5.27) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php803 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php499 (C$12) | C$28 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,235 (C$30) | C$150 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,499 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php279 (C$7) | C$12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (C$3.86) | C$4.95 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php90 (C$2.21) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,094 (C$693) | C$591 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (C$0.20) | C$0.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,974 (C$49) | C$62 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php87 (C$2.13) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,288 prices entered by 4,375 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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