Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (₨365) | ₨417 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (₨307) | ₨340 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (₨196) | ₨168 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (₨167) | ₨60 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (₨161) | ₨87 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (₨132) | ₨47 | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (₨266) | ₨243 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (₨250) | ₨182 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (₨155) | ₨32 | + 389% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (₨96) | ₨155 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (₨591) | ₨905 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (₨130) | ₨88 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (₨79) | ₨39 | + 101% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (₨56,374) | ₨46,457 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (₨45,373) | ₨26,696 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (₨8,433) | ₨4,673 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (₨39,960) | ₨26,601 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (₨24,248) | ₨14,895 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (₨5,512) | ₨4,065 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (₨1,746) | ₨595 | + 194% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (₨30,861) | ₨29,913 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (₨7,943) | ₨10,503 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (₨645) | ₨455 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (₨1,126) | ₨647 | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (₨3,388) | ₨2,412 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (₨2,343) | ₨2,912 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (₨6,176) | ₨4,109 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (₨5,454) | ₨2,950 | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (₨1,967,177) | ₨1,910,150 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (₨90) | ₨102 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (₨1,208) | ₨1,062 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (₨324) | ₨140 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (₨792) | ₨241 | + 229% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (₨2,433) | ₨953 | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (₨383) | ₨386 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (₨245) | ₨200 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (₨310) | ₨294 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (₨121) | ₨155 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (₨130) | ₨86 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (₨415) | ₨275 | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Philippines | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (₨949) | ₨1,451 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (₨899) | ₨688 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (₨29,810) | ₨1,587 | + 1778% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (₨2,317) | ₨2,125 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (₨638) | ₨625 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (₨251) | ₨191 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (₨111) | ₨178 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (₨29,750) | ₨47,373 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨12) | ₨1.67 | + 623% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (₨3,734) | ₨1,611 | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (₨231) | ₨289 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,013 prices entered by 1,190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 29% more expensive than in India
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