Cost of living in Philippines compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php274 (1,052 G$) | 1,392 G$ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php191 (733 G$) | 1,545 G$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php137 (526 G$) | 600 G$ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (361 G$) | 483 G$ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php118 (452 G$) | 600 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php132 (507 G$) | 398 G$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (1,241 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (656 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php115 (443 G$) | 253 G$ | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (265 G$) | 360 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (2,204 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (382 G$) | 508 G$ | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (280 G$) | 278 G$ | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php42,846 (164,319 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php36,569 (140,246 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,939 (18,940 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php27,916 (107,062 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (53,644 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (18,012 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,224 (4,696 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (67,194 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (18,902 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (1,362 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (3,319 G$) | 593 G$ | + 460% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 21% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,774 (10,640 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (5,950 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (17,008 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (12,579 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,220 (4,637,470 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (275 G$) | 218 G$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (5,303 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (1,634 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (5,261 G$) | 600 G$ | + 777% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php917 (3,515 G$) | 4,212 G$ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (787 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (710 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (690 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (416 G$) | 828 G$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (508 G$) | 480 G$ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (1,090 G$) | 2,279 G$ | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Philippines | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (3,250 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (2,109 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (6,184 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (6,751 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (1,179 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php156 (598 G$) | 709 G$ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (336 G$) | 360 G$ | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (55,577 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 271% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (30 G$) | 10 G$ | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (9,004 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (544 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 970 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Guyana
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