Cost of living in Philippines compared to Kuwait
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (Dinar 1.345) | Dinar 5.024 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (Dinar 1.132) | Dinar 1.980 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (Dinar 0.724) | Dinar 1.562 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (Dinar 0.615) | Dinar 0.511 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (Dinar 0.593) | Dinar 0.718 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 0.592 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 2.236 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (Dinar 0.923) | Dinar 0.871 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (Dinar 0.573) | Dinar 0.453 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (Dinar 0.353) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (Dinar 2.181) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Dinar 0.480) | Dinar 0.362 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (Dinar 0.291) | Dinar 0.172 | + 69% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 67% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (Dinar 208) | Dinar 369 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 422 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 306 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 399 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 344 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 284 | - 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 82 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 24 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (Dinar 2.380) | Dinar 3.128 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (Dinar 4.153) | Dinar 2.897 | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 29 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 28 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (Dinar 7,256) | Dinar 12,421 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (Dinar 0.332) | Dinar 0.097 | + 243% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (Dinar 4.454) | Dinar 15 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (Dinar 1.194) | Dinar 1.873 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (Dinar 2.923) | Dinar 4.032 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 29 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (Dinar 1.413) | Dinar 2.011 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (Dinar 0.906) | Dinar 2.742 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (Dinar 1.145) | Dinar 2.532 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (Dinar 0.447) | Dinar 0.607 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (Dinar 0.479) | Dinar 0.520 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (Dinar 1.532) | Dinar 4.846 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Philippines | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (Dinar 3.501) | Dinar 18 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (Dinar 3.316) | Dinar 7 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 20 | + 454% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 31 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (Dinar 2.353) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (Dinar 0.926) | Dinar 1.886 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (Dinar 0.410) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 135 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Dinar 0.045) | Dinar 0.041 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (Dinar 0.852) | Dinar 2.318 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 859 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00550
KWD
/
PHP
Cost of living in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Kuwait
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Kuwait
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Andorra is 6% cheaper than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in Kuwait
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Kuwait