Cost of living in Philippines compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (€4.74) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (€3.01) | €10 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (€1.97) | €5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.47) | €1.67 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (€1.81) | €4.19 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (€1.48) | €3.71 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.50) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.62) | €3.46 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (€1.67) | €2.74 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.07) | €2.54 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (€1.44) | €2.12 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (€1.04) | €2.17 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (€911) | €2,288 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (€459) | €1,867 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (€91) | €214 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (€554) | €1,466 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€299) | €1,136 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€41) | €158 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (€233) | €585 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€100) | €224 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.83) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (€4.79) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€39) | €94 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€79) | €110 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€69) | €214 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (€19,715) | €22,887 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.83) | €1.18 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (€25) | €30 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.39) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (€14) | €2.00 | + 590% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (€10) | €48 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.22) | €5.00 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (€2.58) | €3.75 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.65) | €4.30 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.45) | €2.98 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.46) | €2.78 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.28) | €27 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (€15) | €52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (€38) | €155 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (€37) | €92 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.25) | €25 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.76) | €4.45 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.49) | €4.77 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€330) | €680 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (€29) | €33 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (€1.97) | €7 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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