Cost of living in Philippines compared to Moldova
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 19% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (78 Leu) | 158 Leu | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (65 Leu) | 162 Leu | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (42 Leu) | 74 Leu | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (35 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (34 Leu) | 44 Leu | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (28 Leu) | 33 Leu | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (57 Leu) | 71 Leu | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (53 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (33 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (20 Leu) | 22 Leu | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (126 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (28 Leu) | 32 Leu | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (17 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 129% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 8% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (11,996 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (9,655 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (1,795 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (8,504 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (5,160 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (1,173 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (372 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 111% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (6,567 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (1,690 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (137 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (240 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 142% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (721 Leu) | 966 Leu | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (499 Leu) | 741 Leu | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (1,314 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (1,161 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 4% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (418,619 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (19 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (257 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (69 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (169 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (518 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (81 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (52 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (66 Leu) | 68 Leu | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (26 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (28 Leu) | 47 Leu | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (88 Leu) | 110 Leu | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 4% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Philippines | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (202 Leu) | 334 Leu | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (191 Leu) | 236 Leu | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (6,344 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 850% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (493 Leu) | 572 Leu | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (136 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (53 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (24 Leu) | 38 Leu | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (6,331 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (2.57 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 157% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (795 Leu) | 788 Leu | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (49 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 788 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in Moldova
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