Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (₨400) | ₨342 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php170 (₨261) | ₨293 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php116 (₨178) | ₨140 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (₨131) | ₨52 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php108 (₨166) | ₨75 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php81 (₨124) | ₨37 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php235 (₨361) | ₨233 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php155 (₨238) | ₨149 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php94 (₨144) | ₨32 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (₨96) | ₨137 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php424 (₨651) | ₨717 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (₨129) | ₨86 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (₨100) | ₨35 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php49,245 (₨75,586) | ₨33,225 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,200 (₨38,679) | ₨19,978 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,207 (₨7,993) | ₨4,391 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,085 (₨47,713) | ₨18,098 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,684 (₨24,074) | ₨11,868 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,659 (₨4,081) | ₨3,639 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,643 (₨2,522) | ₨712 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php12,713 (₨19,513) | ₨29,862 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,839 (₨8,962) | ₨10,869 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php332 (₨509) | ₨398 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (₨430) | ₨220 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,543 (₨3,903) | ₨2,376 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,648 (₨2,530) | ₨2,495 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,079 (₨6,262) | ₨3,665 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,054 (₨6,222) | ₨2,737 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php945,687 (₨1,451,534) | ₨943,208 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (₨74) | ₨83 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,745 (₨2,679) | ₨1,167 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (₨304) | ₨99 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (₨1,143) | ₨216 | + 429% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (₨870) | ₨630 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (₨469) | ₨319 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (₨222) | ₨170 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (₨239) | ₨260 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (₨130) | ₨139 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (₨132) | ₨72 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (₨475) | ₨216 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (₨1,362) | ₨1,196 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (₨768) | ₨478 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (₨3,005) | ₨1,591 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (₨3,445) | ₨1,484 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (₨382) | ₨517 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php152 (₨233) | ₨180 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (₨136) | ₨187 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php12,315 (₨18,902) | ₨38,405 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php11 (₨17) | ₨5.46 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,551 (₨2,380) | ₨1,479 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (₨179) | ₨273 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,819 prices entered by 2,039 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 61% more expensive than in India
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