Cost of living in Philippines compared to France
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (€3.79) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (€3.35) | €11 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (€2.15) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (€1.63) | €1.27 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (€2.03) | €4.43 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (€1.52) | €3.30 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (€3.29) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (€2.78) | €2.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (€1.77) | €1.91 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (€1.15) | €2.02 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (€9) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (€1.66) | €2.23 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (€1.17) | €1.22 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (€1,502) | €1,592 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (€754) | €1,284 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (€78) | €189 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (€501) | €1,059 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (€288) | €740 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (€42) | €101 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (€33) | €29 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (€221) | €388 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (€96) | €89 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (€4.30) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (€5.48) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (€38) | €97 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (€68) | €93 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (€63) | €119 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (€22,203) | €27,613 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (€1.15) | €1.90 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (€13) | €59 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 43% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (€7) | €4.32 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (€48) | €7 | + 543% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (€15) | €30 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (€3.59) | €4.31 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (€3.75) | €4.16 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (€2.99) | €3.51 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (€1.39) | €2.64 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (€1.75) | €2.40 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (€5.18) | €21 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Philippines | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (€16) | €48 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (€60) | €65 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (€27) | €55 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (€2.85) | €4.26 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (€1.29) | €7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (€500) | €396 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (€46) | €33 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (€2.52) | €10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in France
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