Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php233 (₨881) | ₨519 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php178 (₨672) | ₨742 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php118 (₨444) | ₨215 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php88 (₨332) | ₨119 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (₨482) | ₨168 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php88 (₨330) | ₨102 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php193 (₨729) | ₨658 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (₨558) | ₨194 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (₨416) | ₨51 | + 710% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (₨260) | ₨220 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php505 (₨1,906) | ₨2,141 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (₨319) | ₨170 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php64 (₨241) | ₨77 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php66,021 (₨249,124) | ₨65,360 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,197 (₨155,451) | ₨44,450 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,017 (₨18,930) | ₨14,918 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,191 (₨113,922) | ₨47,849 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,569 (₨58,748) | ₨35,800 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,001 (₨15,099) | ₨10,123 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,051 (₨7,738) | ₨2,270 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php7,028 (₨26,519) | ₨53,975 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,781 (₨18,041) | ₨18,356 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php393 (₨1,485) | ₨851 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php3,001 (₨11,324) | ₨797 | + 1320% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,359 (₨8,902) | ₨4,868 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,228 (₨4,632) | ₨7,670 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,951 (₨14,909) | ₨17,357 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,581 (₨13,513) | ₨8,106 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,267,040 (₨4,781,055) | ₨5,697,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php63 (₨239) | ₨146 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php707 (₨2,668) | ₨4,073 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php293 (₨1,107) | ₨237 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php679 (₨2,560) | ₨572 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php725 (₨2,735) | ₨1,768 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php200 (₨755) | ₨1,267 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php108 (₨409) | ₨575 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php189 (₨712) | ₨371 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php143 (₨539) | ₨352 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (₨328) | ₨116 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php263 (₨994) | ₨681 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php933 (₨3,519) | ₨2,016 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php586 (₨2,210) | ₨1,908 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (₨14,245) | ₨2,708 | + 426% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,271 (₨8,568) | ₨4,907 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php297 (₨1,122) | ₨1,025 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php141 (₨531) | ₨469 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php98 (₨369) | ₨513 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (₨54,683) | ₨107,118 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨30) | ₨4.02 | + 657% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,415 (₨9,113) | ₨4,729 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php134 (₨504) | ₨237 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan
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