Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (₨903) | ₨477 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (₨573) | ₨617 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (₨375) | ₨253 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (₨281) | ₨111 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (₨344) | ₨146 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (₨281) | ₨85 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (₨666) | ₨736 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (₨499) | ₨147 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (₨317) | ₨52 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (₨204) | ₨285 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (₨1,310) | ₨1,607 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (₨273) | ₨133 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (₨197) | ₨80 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (₨173,277) | ₨65,208 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (₨87,284) | ₨40,675 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (₨17,369) | ₨11,662 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (₨105,448) | ₨44,902 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (₨56,808) | ₨32,659 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (₨7,891) | ₨8,932 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (₨5,341) | ₨2,572 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (₨44,367) | ₨44,098 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (₨19,028) | ₨23,617 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (₨920) | ₨667 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (₨911) | ₨516 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (₨7,382) | ₨3,054 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (₨4,323) | ₨5,408 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (₨14,982) | ₨8,399 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (₨13,165) | ₨5,912 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (₨3,750,882) | ₨2,463,580 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (₨157) | ₨107 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (₨4,670) | ₨2,108 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (₨644) | ₨260 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (₨2,627) | ₨616 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (₨1,913) | ₨1,831 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (₨992) | ₨463 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (₨490) | ₨350 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (₨505) | ₨441 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (₨276) | ₨189 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (₨279) | ₨169 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (₨1,005) | ₨480 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (₨2,816) | ₨1,849 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (₨1,656) | ₨1,458 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (₨7,250) | ₨2,679 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (₨6,954) | ₨3,680 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (₨808) | ₨850 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (₨526) | ₨437 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (₨284) | ₨435 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (₨62,854) | ₨58,894 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨25) | ₨39 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (₨5,487) | ₨4,106 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (₨375) | ₨267 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,260 prices entered by 714 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
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