Cost of living in Philippines compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php243 (kr 48) | kr 221 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php204 (kr 40) | kr 131 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php131 (kr 26) | kr 73 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php99 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (kr 24) | kr 54 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (kr 18) | kr 45 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php256 (kr 50) | kr 66 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php165 (kr 32) | kr 31 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php103 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php66 (kr 13) | kr 35 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php542 (kr 106) | kr 195 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php99 (kr 19) | kr 37 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php67 (kr 13) | kr 30 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php83,905 (kr 16,485) | kr 22,749 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php44,489 (kr 8,741) | kr 17,078 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,350 (kr 855) | kr 2,587 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,681 (kr 5,831) | kr 14,241 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,424 (kr 3,423) | kr 11,650 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,512 (kr 494) | kr 1,307 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,890 (kr 371) | kr 462 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,380 (kr 3,218) | kr 4,608 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (kr 1,132) | kr 1,871 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php473 (kr 93) | kr 92 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (kr 83) | kr 295 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,322 (kr 456) | kr 910 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (kr 323) | kr 471 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,117 (kr 809) | kr 1,078 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,745 (kr 736) | kr 1,336 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (kr 261,614) | kr 384,492 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php801 (kr 157) | kr 804 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (kr 79) | kr 100 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (kr 560) | kr 135 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (kr 182) | kr 496 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (kr 42) | kr 54 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (kr 44) | kr 43 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (kr 35) | kr 57 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (kr 16) | kr 38 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (kr 21) | kr 32 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php550 (kr 108) | kr 500 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php969 (kr 190) | kr 785 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php648 (kr 127) | kr 315 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (kr 709) | kr 837 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,637 (kr 322) | kr 1,073 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (kr 99) | kr 168 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (kr 34) | kr 47 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (kr 15) | kr 105 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (kr 5,894) | kr 4,611 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (kr 1.60) | kr 0.96 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (kr 543) | kr 484 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (kr 30) | kr 149 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,543 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Norway
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