Cost of living in Philippines compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php265 (CI$4.06) | CI$25 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php192 (CI$2.95) | CI$12 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 (CI$1.99) | CI$5.78 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php93 (CI$1.42) | CI$3.49 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php119 (CI$1.82) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php119 (CI$1.83) | CI$9 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (CI$4.96) | CI$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (CI$2.62) | CI$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php116 (CI$1.78) | CI$5.78 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (CI$1.06) | CI$4.84 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (CI$9) | CI$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (CI$1.53) | CI$5.24 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (CI$1.12) | CI$4.03 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php45,179 (CI$692) | CI$3,447 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php29,952 (CI$459) | CI$2,161 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,922 (CI$75) | CI$376 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,587 (CI$469) | CI$1,831 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (CI$214) | CI$1,539 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (CI$72) | CI$151 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,250 (CI$19) | CI$82 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (CI$268) | CI$396 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (CI$75) | CI$317 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (CI$5.44) | CI$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (CI$13) | CI$12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,577 (CI$39) | CI$70 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (CI$24) | CI$70 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (CI$68) | CI$141 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (CI$50) | CI$100 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,253,990 (CI$19,207) | CI$8,000 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (CI$1.13) | CI$1.40 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (CI$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (CI$21) | CI$8 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,141 (CI$17) | CI$127 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (CI$3.14) | CI$5.00 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (CI$2.84) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (CI$2.75) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (CI$1.66) | CI$5.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (CI$2.03) | CI$4.69 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (CI$4.35) | CI$40 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (CI$13) | CI$74 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (CI$8) | CI$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (CI$25) | CI$45 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (CI$27) | CI$130 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (CI$4.71) | CI$14 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php151 (CI$2.31) | CI$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (CI$1.34) | CI$5.66 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (CI$222) | CI$600 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CI$0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (CI$36) | CI$40 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php140 (CI$2.15) | CI$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,051 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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