Cost of living in Philippines compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (1,874 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (1,663 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (1,062 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (780 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (1,022 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (776 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (1,607 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (1,316 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (884 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (547 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (4,341 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (860 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (587 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (713,661 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (343,488 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (46,614 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (246,732 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (133,600 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (25,713 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (15,795 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (152,505 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (35,587 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (1,825 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (1,878 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (18,829 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (13,338 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (32,637 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (30,831 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (9,680,500 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (626 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php705 (5,788 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (3,499 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 814% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (11,267 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 592% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (8,229 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (1,684 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (1,520 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (1,298 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (890 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (821 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (2,477 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Philippines | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (9,725 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (5,555 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (13,243 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (13,373 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (4,844 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (1,380 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (648 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (67 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (22,780 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (1,234 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,203 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria
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