- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php249 (₨326) | ₨386 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php168 (₨220) | ₨268 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php96 (₨125) | ₨144 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php82 (₨107) | ₨51 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (₨119) | ₨71 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (₨78) | ₨42 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (₨184) | ₨198 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (₨165) | ₨137 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (₨109) | ₨25 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (₨65) | ₨120 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php485 (₨635) | ₨819 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php70 (₨91) | ₨81 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (₨66) | ₨31 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php45,795 (₨59,962) | ₨30,756 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,135 (₨30,292) | ₨20,929 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,336 (₨5,678) | ₨4,342 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,669 (₨36,229) | ₨25,275 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,917 (₨19,531) | ₨14,612 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,311 (₨4,335) | ₨3,709 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,780 (₨2,331) | ₨863 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,509 (₨36,018) | ₨34,094 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,448 (₨5,824) | ₨10,400 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php273 (₨358) | ₨386 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (₨261) | ₨490 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,091 (₨2,738) | ₨2,419 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,548 (₨2,026) | ₨2,754 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,071 (₨5,331) | ₨3,716 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,277 (₨4,291) | ₨2,923 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,180,100 (₨1,545,166) | ₨858,601 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (₨65) | ₨76 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,746 (₨2,286) | ₨1,267 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php139 (₨182) | ₨117 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php342 (₨448) | ₨284 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php799 (₨1,046) | ₨1,383 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php302 (₨395) | ₨235 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php109 (₨143) | ₨179 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (₨182) | ₨220 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php63 (₨83) | ₨136 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php76 (₨100) | ₨68 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php214 (₨280) | ₨273 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php803 (₨1,052) | ₨1,197 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php499 (₨653) | ₨465 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,235 (₨1,617) | ₨1,807 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,499 (₨1,962) | ₨1,812 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php279 (₨365) | ₨628 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (₨205) | ₨188 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php90 (₨117) | ₨203 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,094 (₨36,785) | ₨38,517 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨11) | ₨29 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,974 (₨2,584) | ₨1,882 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php87 (₨113) | ₨247 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in India
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