Cost of living in Philippines compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (Shilling590) | Shilling1,059 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (Shilling521) | Shilling882 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (Shilling335) | Shilling481 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (Shilling253) | Shilling142 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (Shilling316) | Shilling271 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (Shilling237) | Shilling100 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (Shilling511) | Shilling502 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (Shilling433) | Shilling198 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (Shilling276) | Shilling92 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (Shilling179) | Shilling242 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (Shilling1,328) | Shilling1,265 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (Shilling259) | Shilling201 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (Shilling182) | Shilling111 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (Shilling233,895) | Shilling196,139 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (Shilling117,307) | Shilling128,896 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (Shilling12,073) | Shilling8,579 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (Shilling77,949) | Shilling97,620 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (Shilling44,771) | Shilling23,400 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (Shilling6,589) | Shilling8,455 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (Shilling5,108) | Shilling5,873 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (Shilling34,333) | Shilling43,137 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (Shilling14,958) | Shilling23,937 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (Shilling669) | Shilling700 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (Shilling853) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (Shilling5,917) | Shilling7,496 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (Shilling4,268) | Shilling2,759 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (Shilling10,602) | Shilling17,508 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (Shilling9,813) | Shilling8,255 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (Shilling3,456,483) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (Shilling180) | Shilling193 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (Shilling2,075) | Shilling6,449 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 199% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (Shilling1,038) | Shilling178 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (Shilling7,395) | Shilling320 | + 2211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (Shilling2,409) | Shilling4,026 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (Shilling559) | Shilling333 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (Shilling585) | Shilling308 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (Shilling465) | Shilling439 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (Shilling217) | Shilling100 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (Shilling272) | Shilling122 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (Shilling806) | Shilling1,306 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 31% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Philippines | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (Shilling2,492) | Shilling3,290 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (Shilling1,697) | Shilling1,744 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (Shilling9,374) | Shilling1,600 | + 486% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (Shilling4,208) | Shilling5,898 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (Shilling1,305) | Shilling906 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (Shilling444) | Shilling329 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (Shilling202) | Shilling260 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (Shilling77,874) | Shilling26,546 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Shilling21) | Shilling4.09 | + 416% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (Shilling7,178) | Shilling6,759 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (Shilling393) | Shilling306 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.596
KES
/
PHP
Cost of living in Philippines is about the same as in Kenya
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