Cost of living in Philippines compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php317 (€4.95) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php241 (€3.75) | €10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (€1.98) | €5.35 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php139 (€2.17) | €1.33 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php154 (€2.41) | €4.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php139 (€2.17) | €3.18 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php232 (€3.62) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php136 (€2.12) | €2.85 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php162 (€2.52) | €1.66 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php83 (€1.30) | €2.95 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php617 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php70 (€1.09) | €3.58 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (€0.78) | €1.55 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,202 (€1,405) | €2,535 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,386 (€660) | €2,045 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,529 (€133) | €245 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,555 (€460) | €1,950 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (€247) | €1,436 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,878 (€92) | €134 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (€432) | €356 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (€122) | €113 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (€5.51) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (€31) | €105 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,683 (€73) | €99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (€58) | €106 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (€20,121) | €33,990 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (€0.94) | €1.68 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (€17) | €73 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 54% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (€10) | €7 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,211 (€19) | €17 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (€280) | €63 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (€3.46) | €6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (€3.46) | €4.87 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.29) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (€1.33) | €2.44 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (€1.60) | €2.70 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php368 (€5.73) | €22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (€17) | €62 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (€58) | €121 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,179 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (€6) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php189 (€2.95) | €4.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (€2.64) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php60,201 (€938) | €607 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (€0.53) | €1.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,326 (€36) | €47 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php175 (€2.73) | €17 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 912 prices entered by 148 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Ireland
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