Cost of living in Philippines compared to Lebanon
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (393,777 L£) | 459,560 L£ | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (331,532 L£) | 477,582 L£ | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (212,105 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (180,149 L£) | 148,067 L£ | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (173,549 L£) | 175,051 L£ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (142,733 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (287,637 L£) | 318,039 L£ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (270,219 L£) | 181,204 L£ | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (167,784 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 156% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (103,345 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (638,504 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (140,461 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (85,133 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 201% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (60,880,631 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (49,000,066 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (9,107,355 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 851% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (43,154,994 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (26,186,047 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (5,953,015 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (1,885,769 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (33,328,486 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 122% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (8,577,913 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (696,792 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (1,215,726 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (3,658,414 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (2,530,751 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (6,669,657 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (5,890,287 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 167% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 36% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (2,124,446,308 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 844% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (97,177 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (1,304,106 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (349,507 L£) | 396,730 L£ | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (855,731 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (2,627,200 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (413,590 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (265,112 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (335,295 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (130,765 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (140,331 L£) | 191,560 L£ | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (448,525 L£) | 500,209 L£ | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 20% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Philippines | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (1,025,076 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (970,717 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (32,192,726 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 7948% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (2,501,793 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (688,739 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (271,192 L£) | 300,057 L£ | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (120,118 L£) | 248,778 L£ | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (32,128,341 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 1018% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (13,028 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (4,032,686 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (249,502 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 69% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 717 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 21% cheaper than in Lebanon
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