- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php252 (₨344) | ₨421 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (₨231) | ₨266 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (₨132) | ₨143 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (₨113) | ₨52 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (₨128) | ₨72 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (₨81) | ₨41 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php155 (₨212) | ₨202 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (₨172) | ₨138 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (₨114) | ₨25 | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (₨70) | ₨120 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php531 (₨725) | ₨819 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (₨103) | ₨82 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (₨72) | ₨32 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php45,938 (₨62,695) | ₨31,052 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,393 (₨30,562) | ₨21,450 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,143 (₨5,654) | ₨4,341 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,770 (₨37,900) | ₨25,423 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,500 (₨22,518) | ₨15,781 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,142 (₨4,288) | ₨3,687 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,799 (₨2,455) | ₨840 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,575 (₨36,269) | ₨33,561 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,926 (₨6,723) | ₨10,390 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php316 (₨431) | ₨379 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php216 (₨295) | ₨536 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (₨2,880) | ₨2,386 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,549 (₨2,114) | ₨2,710 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (₨5,628) | ₨3,680 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,396 (₨4,635) | ₨2,903 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,270 (₨1,595,793) | ₨876,432 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (₨70) | ₨77 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,639 (₨2,237) | ₨1,304 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 0% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php156 (₨214) | ₨132 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php440 (₨600) | ₨290 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php948 (₨1,294) | ₨1,525 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (₨331) | ₨251 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (₨155) | ₨176 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php172 (₨234) | ₨223 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php66 (₨90) | ₨135 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (₨112) | ₨69 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php189 (₨258) | ₨322 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php835 (₨1,139) | ₨1,209 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (₨655) | ₨471 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,249 (₨1,705) | ₨1,936 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,503 (₨2,052) | ₨1,816 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php276 (₨376) | ₨622 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (₨214) | ₨191 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (₨124) | ₨205 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,612 (₨36,319) | ₨38,905 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨11) | ₨54 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,061 (₨2,812) | ₨1,870 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php88 (₨119) | ₨248 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,777 prices entered by 5,169 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 13% more expensive than in India
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