- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 2% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php260 (COL$13,934) | COL$12,154 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php171 (COL$9,128) | COL$15,557 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (COL$5,093) | COL$7,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (COL$4,353) | COL$2,517 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (COL$4,847) | COL$4,746 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php58 (COL$3,118) | COL$2,779 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (COL$7,730) | COL$7,192 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php125 (COL$6,676) | COL$5,102 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (COL$4,514) | COL$2,150 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (COL$2,689) | COL$2,589 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php496 (COL$26,536) | COL$33,414 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php69 (COL$3,673) | COL$3,748 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (COL$2,699) | COL$2,250 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,961 (COL$2,406,608) | COL$2,597,710 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,502 (COL$1,257,978) | COL$1,450,390 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,320 (COL$231,246) | COL$346,879 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,563 (COL$1,475,349) | COL$1,546,950 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,560 (COL$779,324) | COL$956,112 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,506 (COL$187,658) | COL$215,114 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,810 (COL$96,890) | COL$71,496 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,452 (COL$1,469,408) | COL$1,305,990 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,389 (COL$234,916) | COL$301,876 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (COL$15,150) | COL$17,851 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (COL$13,502) | COL$14,593 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,027 (COL$108,513) | COL$173,462 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,490 (COL$79,777) | COL$136,962 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,987 (COL$213,431) | COL$247,724 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,287 (COL$175,948) | COL$225,435 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,181,600 (COL$63,246,846) | COL$61,102,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (COL$2,600) | COL$2,335 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,807 (COL$96,748) | COL$115,193 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php123 (COL$6,586) | COL$15,819 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php331 (COL$17,721) | COL$22,124 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php799 (COL$42,779) | COL$123,341 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php305 (COL$16,317) | COL$15,578 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php101 (COL$5,400) | COL$13,507 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php127 (COL$6,798) | COL$15,251 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php63 (COL$3,360) | COL$6,082 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php75 (COL$3,995) | COL$3,634 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php207 (COL$11,073) | COL$16,762 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 3% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php796 (COL$42,591) | COL$52,106 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php495 (COL$26,498) | COL$23,953 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,226 (COL$65,648) | COL$125,143 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,515 (COL$81,095) | COL$94,568 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php258 (COL$13,803) | COL$19,865 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (COL$8,416) | COL$5,715 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (COL$4,239) | COL$6,912 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php27,961 (COL$1,496,653) | COL$1,631,760 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (COL$433) | COL$218 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,984 (COL$106,214) | COL$110,123 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php82 (COL$4,397) | COL$5,124 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
53.526
COP
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Cost of living in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in Colombia
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