Cost of living in Philippines compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (₨1,167) | ₨851 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (₨1,036) | ₨952 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (₨661) | ₨348 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (₨486) | ₨169 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (₨636) | ₨281 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (₨483) | ₨252 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (₨1,001) | ₨1,139 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (₨820) | ₨290 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (₨541) | ₨122 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (₨341) | ₨549 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (₨2,704) | ₨2,949 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php116 (₨594) | ₨289 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (₨366) | ₨191 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (₨444,507) | ₨118,562 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (₨213,943) | ₨73,692 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (₨29,034) | ₨23,696 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (₨153,678) | ₨59,994 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (₨83,214) | ₨50,948 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (₨16,016) | ₨20,196 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (₨9,838) | ₨2,076 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (₨94,989) | ₨71,670 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (₨22,166) | ₨22,629 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (₨1,137) | ₨1,673 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (₨1,170) | ₨1,564 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (₨11,728) | ₨3,426 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (₨8,308) | ₨6,254 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (₨20,328) | ₨13,199 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (₨19,203) | ₨8,569 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (₨6,029,546) | ₨4,456,060 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (₨390) | ₨270 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 (₨3,671) | ₨4,626 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (₨2,179) | ₨1,015 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (₨7,018) | ₨1,391 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (₨5,126) | ₨3,667 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (₨1,049) | ₨521 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (₨947) | ₨922 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (₨809) | ₨736 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (₨554) | ₨249 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (₨511) | ₨242 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (₨1,543) | ₨860 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Philippines | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (₨6,057) | ₨3,545 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (₨3,460) | ₨2,089 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (₨8,248) | ₨2,959 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (₨8,329) | ₨7,109 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (₨3,017) | ₨880 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (₨860) | ₨669 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (₨404) | ₨1,106 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨42) | ₨3.79 | + 1007% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (₨14,188) | ₨3,764 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php149 (₨764) | ₨480 | + 59% | |
| 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 2,603 prices entered by 628 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
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