- 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 | Php257 (₨352) | ₨420 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (₨233) | ₨267 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (₨136) | ₨142 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (₨110) | ₨52 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (₨127) | ₨71 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (₨83) | ₨39 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (₨197) | ₨201 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php130 (₨177) | ₨139 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (₨113) | ₨25 | + 360% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (₨69) | ₨122 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (₨684) | ₨830 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (₨103) | ₨82 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (₨72) | ₨33 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php43,601 (₨59,593) | ₨30,880 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,565 (₨30,841) | ₨21,220 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,040 (₨5,522) | ₨4,520 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,629 (₨39,129) | ₨24,691 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,190 (₨22,127) | ₨15,583 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,834 (₨3,874) | ₨3,830 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,783 (₨2,437) | ₨824 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,759 (₨33,840) | ₨33,684 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (₨6,871) | ₨10,650 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (₨440) | ₨380 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (₨302) | ₨551 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (₨2,884) | ₨2,411 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (₨2,118) | ₨2,667 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (₨5,636) | ₨3,749 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (₨4,669) | ₨2,910 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,165,240 (₨1,592,620) | ₨878,319 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (₨70) | ₨78 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,549 (₨2,117) | ₨1,347 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (₨208) | ₨137 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (₨625) | ₨285 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (₨1,182) | ₨1,553 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (₨332) | ₨257 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (₨152) | ₨178 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php181 (₨248) | ₨225 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (₨89) | ₨135 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (₨115) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php185 (₨252) | ₨277 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php828 (₨1,132) | ₨1,190 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (₨657) | ₨472 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (₨1,680) | ₨1,972 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,495 (₨2,044) | ₨1,765 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (₨370) | ₨618 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (₨215) | ₨195 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (₨121) | ₨208 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,671 (₨35,086) | ₨38,823 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨11) | ₨58 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,992 (₨2,722) | ₨1,881 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (₨122) | ₨252 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 10% more expensive than in India
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