- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php240 (₨644) | ₨557 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php173 (₨464) | ₨619 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php101 (₨270) | ₨219 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php82 (₨221) | ₨108 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (₨252) | ₨122 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (₨160) | ₨79 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (₨378) | ₨613 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php129 (₨346) | ₨156 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (₨227) | ₨39 | + 475% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (₨135) | ₨283 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php488 (₨1,308) | ₨2,980 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php77 (₨208) | ₨116 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (₨141) | ₨57 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,193 (₨123,841) | ₨56,589 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,576 (₨60,525) | ₨35,418 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,803 (₨10,196) | ₨8,319 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,907 (₨74,817) | ₨46,212 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,256 (₨43,581) | ₨29,470 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,925 (₨7,842) | ₨6,959 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,741 (₨4,667) | ₨2,729 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,488 (₨65,652) | ₨41,526 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,175 (₨13,873) | ₨11,677 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php335 (₨898) | ₨499 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (₨675) | ₨1,031 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,119 (₨5,681) | ₨2,663 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,594 (₨4,273) | ₨4,551 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,106 (₨11,009) | ₨6,644 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,479 (₨9,326) | ₨6,006 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,730 (₨3,243,259) | ₨2,115,150 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (₨138) | ₨92 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,490 (₨3,994) | ₨2,561 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (₨409) | ₨241 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (₨1,225) | ₨748 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php862 (₨2,311) | ₨2,396 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php235 (₨631) | ₨445 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php118 (₨317) | ₨320 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php187 (₨501) | ₨365 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (₨174) | ₨158 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (₨226) | ₨112 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php178 (₨478) | ₨589 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php806 (₨2,161) | ₨1,589 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (₨1,284) | ₨1,181 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,231 (₨3,300) | ₨3,978 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,455 (₨3,900) | ₨3,176 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (₨726) | ₨1,228 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (₨423) | ₨389 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php92 (₨247) | ₨548 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,510 (₨65,711) | ₨57,145 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨22) | ₨52 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,030 (₨5,443) | ₨3,979 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php91 (₨245) | ₨281 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan
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