- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php252 (₨642) | ₨528 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (₨432) | ₨604 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (₨249) | ₨214 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (₨211) | ₨108 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (₨239) | ₨121 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php64 (₨162) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php159 (₨404) | ₨437 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (₨322) | ₨153 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php81 (₨208) | ₨40 | + 422% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (₨129) | ₨314 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (₨1,275) | ₨2,141 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (₨192) | ₨117 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php55 (₨139) | ₨55 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php43,272 (₨110,180) | ₨57,018 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,296 (₨56,771) | ₨35,866 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,003 (₨10,192) | ₨7,949 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,726 (₨73,143) | ₨44,615 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php15,990 (₨40,713) | ₨25,314 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,869 (₨7,305) | ₨6,795 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,789 (₨4,555) | ₨2,652 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php25,547 (₨65,048) | ₨39,920 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (₨12,801) | ₨11,091 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (₨819) | ₨499 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (₨562) | ₨947 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,106 (₨5,363) | ₨2,542 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (₨3,946) | ₨4,026 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (₨10,500) | ₨6,025 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (₨8,698) | ₨5,302 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,177,060 (₨2,997,049) | ₨1,796,100 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (₨131) | ₨89 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,497 (₨3,811) | ₨2,526 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php156 (₨398) | ₨227 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (₨1,164) | ₨639 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (₨2,202) | ₨2,133 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (₨618) | ₨444 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (₨289) | ₨268 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php178 (₨452) | ₨340 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (₨165) | ₨142 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (₨215) | ₨109 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php189 (₨481) | ₨627 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php835 (₨2,126) | ₨1,501 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php481 (₨1,224) | ₨1,126 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (₨3,130) | ₨3,688 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,477 (₨3,760) | ₨3,095 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php269 (₨685) | ₨526 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (₨402) | ₨391 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (₨226) | ₨548 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,600 (₨67,730) | ₨54,726 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨21) | ₨28 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,063 (₨5,253) | ₨3,850 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (₨227) | ₨182 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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