Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php224 (₨677) | ₨606 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php159 (₨481) | ₨649 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (₨293) | ₨252 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (₨250) | ₨111 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php92 (₨277) | ₨122 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (₨181) | ₨114 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php225 (₨680) | ₨508 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php113 (₨341) | ₨181 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (₨313) | ₨46 | + 575% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (₨153) | ₨366 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php536 (₨1,621) | ₨2,502 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php81 (₨245) | ₨127 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (₨134) | ₨56 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,282 (₨161,040) | ₨54,670 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,469 (₨76,977) | ₨36,369 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,812 (₨14,545) | ₨9,463 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,891 (₨93,365) | ₨48,807 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,205 (₨45,955) | ₨29,928 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,274 (₨9,895) | ₨8,151 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,603 (₨4,844) | ₨2,478 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php20,335 (₨61,460) | ₨39,996 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,681 (₨14,149) | ₨12,115 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php292 (₨882) | ₨593 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php305 (₨922) | ₨773 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,874 (₨8,685) | ₨2,113 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,541 (₨4,657) | ₨3,540 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,587 (₨13,863) | ₨6,553 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,538 (₨10,693) | ₨5,618 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,141,050 (₨3,448,686) | ₨1,997,080 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (₨154) | ₨112 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,251 (₨3,780) | ₨1,892 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php200 (₨606) | ₨311 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php817 (₨2,470) | ₨401 | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php609 (₨1,839) | ₨1,433 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php198 (₨598) | ₨514 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php102 (₨308) | ₨312 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php129 (₨389) | ₨305 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php51 (₨154) | ₨189 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (₨246) | ₨134 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php217 (₨656) | ₨388 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php837 (₨2,529) | ₨1,486 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php528 (₨1,597) | ₨1,191 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,122 (₨3,390) | ₨3,621 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,448 (₨4,376) | ₨3,615 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php286 (₨866) | ₨885 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php161 (₨487) | ₨325 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php71 (₨215) | ₨393 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,119 (₨75,919) | ₨55,804 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (₨22) | ₨4.62 | + 385% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,160 (₨6,527) | ₨4,179 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php96 (₨290) | ₨217 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,771 prices entered by 699 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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