Cost of living in Philippines compared to Oman
Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 55% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (﷼ 1.684) | ﷼ 5.373 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (﷼ 1.418) | ﷼ 3.633 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (﷼ 0.907) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (﷼ 0.770) | ﷼ 0.935 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (﷼ 0.742) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (﷼ 0.610) | ﷼ 1.532 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (﷼ 1.230) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (﷼ 1.155) | ﷼ 1.336 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (﷼ 0.717) | ﷼ 0.476 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (﷼ 0.442) | ﷼ 1.878 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (﷼ 2.730) | ﷼ 5.731 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (﷼ 0.601) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (﷼ 0.364) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (﷼ 260) | ﷼ 618 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (﷼ 210) | ﷼ 397 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 37 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (﷼ 185) | ﷼ 408 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (﷼ 112) | ﷼ 168 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 50 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 21 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (﷼ 143) | ﷼ 92 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 43 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (﷼ 2.979) | ﷼ 3.948 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (﷼ 5.198) | ﷼ 14 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 15 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 15 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 40 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 15 | + 68% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (﷼ 9,084) | ﷼ 8,064 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (﷼ 0.416) | ﷼ 0.303 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (﷼ 5.576) | ﷼ 25 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (﷼ 1.494) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (﷼ 3.659) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 12 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (﷼ 1.768) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (﷼ 1.134) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (﷼ 1.434) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (﷼ 0.559) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (﷼ 0.600) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (﷼ 1.918) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Philippines | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (﷼ 4.383) | ﷼ 26 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (﷼ 4.151) | ﷼ 6 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (﷼ 138) | ﷼ 25 | + 451% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 21 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (﷼ 2.945) | ﷼ 8 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (﷼ 1.160) | ﷼ 3.986 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (﷼ 0.514) | ﷼ 2.391 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (﷼ 137) | ﷼ 30 | + 358% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (﷼ 0.056) | ﷼ 0.060 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 19 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (﷼ 1.067) | ﷼ 5.203 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 704 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Oman
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