Cost of living in Philippines compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php274 (COL$23,717) | COL$30,089 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php191 (COL$16,525) | COL$23,158 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php137 (COL$11,869) | COL$10,193 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (COL$8,143) | COL$4,126 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php118 (COL$10,201) | COL$9,505 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php132 (COL$11,428) | COL$4,195 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (COL$27,985) | COL$11,418 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (COL$14,795) | COL$7,553 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php115 (COL$9,979) | COL$3,919 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (COL$5,972) | COL$3,825 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (COL$49,686) | COL$48,781 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (COL$8,610) | COL$5,678 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (COL$6,304) | COL$2,945 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php42,846 (COL$3,704,525) | COL$2,856,750 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php36,569 (COL$3,161,801) | COL$1,554,730 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,939 (COL$426,988) | COL$310,816 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php27,916 (COL$2,413,680) | COL$1,724,300 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (COL$1,209,390) | COL$1,070,850 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (COL$406,075) | COL$183,126 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,224 (COL$105,863) | COL$76,649 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (COL$1,514,866) | COL$1,473,490 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (COL$426,129) | COL$455,723 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (COL$30,712) | COL$21,499 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (COL$74,825) | COL$17,697 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,774 (COL$239,867) | COL$199,598 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (COL$134,152) | COL$125,658 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (COL$383,439) | COL$320,294 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (COL$283,596) | COL$238,354 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,220 (COL$104,550,364) | COL$65,209,500 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (COL$6,208) | COL$3,180 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (COL$119,557) | COL$139,659 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 77% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (COL$36,830) | COL$17,143 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (COL$118,610) | COL$22,158 | + 435% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php917 (COL$79,242) | COL$100,021 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (COL$17,732) | COL$19,457 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (COL$16,004) | COL$12,118 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (COL$15,547) | COL$16,724 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (COL$9,370) | COL$7,526 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (COL$11,450) | COL$5,748 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (COL$24,573) | COL$26,051 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Philippines | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (COL$73,275) | COL$41,737 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (COL$47,551) | COL$28,611 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (COL$139,406) | COL$121,749 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (COL$152,204) | COL$111,609 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (COL$26,572) | COL$29,485 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php156 (COL$13,481) | COL$9,627 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (COL$7,584) | COL$4,545 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (COL$1,252,958) | COL$2,641,590 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (COL$681) | COL$229 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (COL$203,003) | COL$119,330 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (COL$12,269) | COL$8,338 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,752 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 32% more expensive than in Colombia
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