Cost of living in Philippines compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php317 (8,422 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php241 (6,384 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (3,366 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php139 (3,695 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php150 (3,987 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php139 (3,687 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php232 (6,158 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php136 (3,618 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php162 (4,293 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php83 (2,212 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php617 (16,360 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php71 (1,893 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (1,325 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,202 (2,393,120 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,386 (1,124,519 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,529 (226,290 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,555 (784,115 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (420,433 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,878 (155,956 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (44,814 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (735,123 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (207,491 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (9,375 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (13,689 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 168% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (52,868 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (42,126 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,683 (124,255 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (99,505 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (34,264,551 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 585% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (1,608 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php969 (25,700 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 555% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 555% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (17,768 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,211 (32,130 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1718% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (477,551 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 2610% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (5,888 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (5,897 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (7,310 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (2,272 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (2,732 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php368 (9,758 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (29,258 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (22,002 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (99,118 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 551% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,179 (57,812 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (11,027 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php189 (5,016 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (4,490 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php60,201 (1,597,159 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 436% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (907 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,326 (61,700 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php178 (4,717 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 795 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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