Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php225 (₨337) | ₨373 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php166 (₨248) | ₨278 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (₨142) | ₨137 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (₨131) | ₨51 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (₨136) | ₨71 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php65 (₨98) | ₨36 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php216 (₨323) | ₨212 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php136 (₨203) | ₨134 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (₨145) | ₨28 | + 414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (₨77) | ₨127 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php453 (₨678) | ₨810 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php81 (₨122) | ₨84 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (₨66) | ₨35 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php55,670 (₨83,275) | ₨32,334 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php24,188 (₨36,183) | ₨19,852 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,920 (₨7,360) | ₨4,343 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,600 (₨45,774) | ₨22,135 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,599 (₨24,831) | ₨13,235 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,080 (₨4,608) | ₨3,267 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,558 (₨2,331) | ₨734 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,862 (₨28,216) | ₨29,901 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,974 (₨7,440) | ₨10,367 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php307 (₨459) | ₨378 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php296 (₨443) | ₨361 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,525 (₨3,777) | ₨2,384 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,414 (₨2,115) | ₨2,608 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,425 (₨6,619) | ₨3,751 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,636 (₨5,439) | ₨2,694 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,204,170 (₨1,801,294) | ₨934,217 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (₨77) | ₨75 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,051 (₨3,068) | ₨1,170 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php214 (₨320) | ₨98 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php577 (₨862) | ₨200 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php671 (₨1,003) | ₨915 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php265 (₨396) | ₨245 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php119 (₨179) | ₨176 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php140 (₨210) | ₨234 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php64 (₨96) | ₨147 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php65 (₨97) | ₨69 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (₨333) | ₨233 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php856 (₨1,281) | ₨1,230 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php543 (₨812) | ₨475 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,207 (₨1,806) | ₨1,736 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,392 (₨2,083) | ₨1,930 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php312 (₨467) | ₨681 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php175 (₨261) | ₨217 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php77 (₨115) | ₨202 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php26,694 (₨39,932) | ₨33,946 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (₨11) | ₨2.10 | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (₨3,051) | ₨1,807 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php106 (₨158) | ₨259 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,235 prices entered by 2,582 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 57% more expensive than in India
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