Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (₨335) | ₨368 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (₨297) | ₨319 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (₨190) | ₨165 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (₨139) | ₨58 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (₨183) | ₨90 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (₨139) | ₨39 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (₨287) | ₨239 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (₨235) | ₨154 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (₨155) | ₨31 | + 404% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (₨98) | ₨169 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (₨776) | ₨769 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (₨154) | ₨91 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (₨127,568) | ₨40,484 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (₨61,399) | ₨24,222 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (₨8,332) | ₨5,258 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (₨44,104) | ₨24,750 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (₨23,881) | ₨14,691 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (₨4,596) | ₨6,007 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (₨2,823) | ₨665 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (₨27,261) | ₨29,903 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (₨6,361) | ₨11,999 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (₨326) | ₨535 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (₨336) | ₨428 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (₨3,366) | ₨2,524 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (₨2,384) | ₨2,741 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (₨5,834) | ₨4,298 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (₨5,511) | ₨3,255 | + 69% | |
| 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 | Php1,178,650 (₨1,730,402) | ₨1,326,030 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (₨112) | ₨105 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 (₨1,053) | ₨1,104 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (₨625) | ₨138 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (₨2,014) | ₨276 | + 631% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (₨1,471) | ₨905 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (₨301) | ₨396 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (₨272) | ₨223 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (₨232) | ₨281 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (₨159) | ₨167 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (₨147) | ₨98 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (₨443) | ₨306 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (₨1,738) | ₨1,460 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (₨993) | ₨600 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (₨2,367) | ₨1,500 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (₨2,390) | ₨1,872 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (₨866) | ₨756 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (₨247) | ₨217 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (₨116) | ₨182 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨12) | ₨1.39 | + 764% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (₨4,072) | ₨1,621 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (₨221) | ₨269 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 45% more expensive than in India
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