- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php256 (COL$14,227) | COL$12,172 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (COL$9,399) | COL$15,481 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (COL$5,399) | COL$6,891 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (COL$4,517) | COL$2,511 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (COL$5,165) | COL$4,755 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (COL$3,298) | COL$2,751 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (COL$7,994) | COL$7,089 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php127 (COL$7,026) | COL$5,091 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (COL$4,596) | COL$2,189 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (COL$2,809) | COL$2,641 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php507 (COL$28,114) | COL$33,648 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php74 (COL$4,086) | COL$3,690 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (COL$2,941) | COL$2,256 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php49,772 (COL$2,762,280) | COL$2,561,410 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,453 (COL$1,246,087) | COL$1,420,590 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,447 (COL$246,790) | COL$312,198 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php29,464 (COL$1,635,188) | COL$1,587,280 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php15,911 (COL$883,038) | COL$942,153 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,438 (COL$190,780) | COL$208,535 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,777 (COL$98,637) | COL$70,855 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,397 (COL$1,520,500) | COL$1,318,150 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,711 (COL$261,461) | COL$298,917 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php275 (COL$15,238) | COL$18,554 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (COL$11,045) | COL$12,629 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (COL$116,420) | COL$172,127 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,523 (COL$84,523) | COL$130,772 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,941 (COL$218,725) | COL$257,504 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,205 (COL$177,886) | COL$231,603 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,208,780 (COL$67,085,564) | COL$60,090,600 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (COL$2,759) | COL$2,360 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,564 (COL$86,815) | COL$113,102 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php141 (COL$7,838) | COL$17,079 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php324 (COL$17,972) | COL$20,457 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php812 (COL$45,076) | COL$115,867 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php269 (COL$14,930) | COL$17,415 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php109 (COL$6,039) | COL$13,117 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php143 (COL$7,951) | COL$14,983 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php62 (COL$3,415) | COL$6,384 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php71 (COL$3,953) | COL$3,981 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php212 (COL$11,780) | COL$17,404 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 1% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php784 (COL$43,497) | COL$56,299 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (COL$26,594) | COL$24,220 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,241 (COL$68,859) | COL$133,988 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,561 (COL$86,618) | COL$98,688 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (COL$15,036) | COL$20,040 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php153 (COL$8,494) | COL$5,906 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (COL$4,946) | COL$6,681 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,858 (COL$1,490,603) | COL$1,628,890 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (COL$463) | COL$227 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,103 (COL$116,733) | COL$110,127 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php86 (COL$4,750) | COL$5,149 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Colombia
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