Cost of living in Philippines compared to Italy
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (€4.04) | €17 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (€3.40) | €10 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (€2.17) | €5.52 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (€1.85) | €1.48 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (€1.78) | €3.71 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (€1.46) | €3.03 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (€2.95) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (€2.77) | €2.27 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (€1.72) | €1.75 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (€1.06) | €1.56 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (€1.44) | €2.30 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (€0.87) | €1.74 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (€624) | €1,937 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (€502) | €1,271 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (€93) | €198 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (€442) | €1,175 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (€268) | €797 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (€61) | €130 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (€19) | €26 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (€342) | €335 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (€88) | €132 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (€12) | €11 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (€37) | €77 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (€26) | €34 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (€68) | €90 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (€60) | €117 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (€21,776) | €30,879 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (€1.00) | €1.84 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (€13) | €37 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (€3.58) | €10 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (€27) | €105 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (€4.24) | €6 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (€2.72) | €4.20 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (€3.44) | €3.51 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (€1.34) | €3.36 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (€1.44) | €2.90 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (€4.60) | €20 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (€11) | €39 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (€330) | €78 | + 324% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (€26) | €75 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (€2.78) | €1.81 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (€1.23) | €5.39 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (€329) | €830 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.34 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (€41) | €56 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (€2.56) | €6 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,070 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Italy
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