Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php329 (₨506) | ₨405 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php251 (₨386) | ₨361 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php126 (₨194) | ₨178 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php131 (₨201) | ₨62 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (₨241) | ₨102 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (₨215) | ₨45 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (₨510) | ₨254 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (₨215) | ₨195 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (₨207) | ₨41 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (₨126) | ₨166 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php626 (₨962) | ₨909 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (₨100) | ₨93 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (₨77) | ₨41 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php93,543 (₨143,711) | ₨47,435 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,632 (₨60,887) | ₨28,288 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,117 (₨12,471) | ₨5,128 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,212 (₨44,879) | ₨30,304 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (₨24,346) | ₨17,855 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,925 (₨7,567) | ₨4,698 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (₨2,595) | ₨737 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (₨42,569) | ₨25,574 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (₨12,015) | ₨12,652 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (₨543) | ₨536 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (₨793) | ₨743 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (₨3,061) | ₨2,366 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (₨2,439) | ₨2,561 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,508 (₨6,925) | ₨4,197 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (₨5,762) | ₨2,957 | + 95% | |
| 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 | Php1,291,510 (₨1,984,164) | ₨1,758,920 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (₨93) | ₨103 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (₨1,678) | ₨1,626 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 362% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 362% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (₨1,029) | ₨94 | + 996% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php991 (₨1,522) | ₨250 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (₨27,654) | ₨1,186 | + 2231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (₨341) | ₨346 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (₨342) | ₨229 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (₨423) | ₨271 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (₨132) | ₨195 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (₨158) | ₨96 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php272 (₨418) | ₨314 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (₨1,694) | ₨1,276 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (₨1,274) | ₨640 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (₨5,740) | ₨1,586 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,878 (₨2,886) | ₨2,144 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (₨639) | ₨709 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php190 (₨291) | ₨234 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (₨260) | ₨200 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (₨80,702) | ₨42,549 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (₨53) | ₨5.78 | + 809% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,422 (₨3,721) | ₨1,629 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (₨270) | ₨273 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 78% more expensive than in India
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