Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php233 (₨345) | ₨337 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php178 (₨264) | ₨298 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php118 (₨174) | ₨163 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php88 (₨130) | ₨54 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (₨189) | ₨84 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php88 (₨130) | ₨40 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php193 (₨286) | ₨210 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (₨219) | ₨152 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (₨163) | ₨29 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (₨102) | ₨148 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php505 (₨748) | ₨766 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (₨125) | ₨87 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php64 (₨95) | ₨35 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php66,021 (₨97,751) | ₨30,628 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,197 (₨60,996) | ₨20,039 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,017 (₨7,428) | ₨4,413 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,191 (₨44,700) | ₨22,933 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,569 (₨23,051) | ₨14,192 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,001 (₨5,924) | ₨3,664 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,051 (₨3,036) | ₨511 | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php7,028 (₨10,406) | ₨29,285 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,781 (₨7,079) | ₨12,378 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php393 (₨582) | ₨416 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php3,001 (₨4,443) | ₨319 | + 1291% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is about the same as in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,359 (₨3,493) | ₨2,328 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,228 (₨1,817) | ₨2,564 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,951 (₨5,850) | ₨3,571 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,581 (₨5,302) | ₨3,002 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,267,040 (₨1,875,978) | ₨986,196 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php63 (₨94) | ₨108 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php707 (₨1,047) | ₨1,424 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php293 (₨434) | ₨140 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php679 (₨1,005) | ₨303 | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php725 (₨1,073) | ₨1,443 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php200 (₨296) | ₨402 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php108 (₨161) | ₨190 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php189 (₨280) | ₨248 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php143 (₨212) | ₨152 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (₨129) | ₨72 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php263 (₨390) | ₨374 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php933 (₨1,381) | ₨1,405 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php586 (₨867) | ₨592 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (₨5,589) | ₨1,517 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,271 (₨3,362) | ₨2,140 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php297 (₨440) | ₨607 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php141 (₨208) | ₨229 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php98 (₨145) | ₨173 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (₨21,456) | ₨46,652 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨12) | ₨1.29 | + 824% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,415 (₨3,576) | ₨1,540 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php134 (₨198) | ₨247 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 63% more expensive than in India
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