Cost of living in Philippines compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php285 (руб 5,709,922) | руб 520 | ||
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php235 (руб 4,709,750) | руб 370 | ||
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (руб 2,580,487) | руб 209 | ||
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php126 (руб 2,528,051) | руб 84 | ||
| 12 eggs, large | Php138 (руб 2,753,012) | руб 137 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (руб 1,807,216) | руб 223 | ||
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php215 (руб 4,301,552) | руб 437 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php141 (руб 2,824,629) | руб 130 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php129 (руб 2,587,174) | руб 43 | ||
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php79 (руб 1,583,083) | руб 84 | ||
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php507 (руб 10,159,753) | руб 693 | ||
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php74 (руб 1,472,036) | руб 153 | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (руб 832,595) | руб 38 | ||
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php85,433 (руб 1,710,495,964) | руб 100,367 | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php40,407 (руб 809,005,401) | руб 58,371 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,087 (руб 121,866,063) | руб 7,791 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,628 (руб 533,121,604) | руб 55,623 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,403 (руб 308,398,660) | руб 29,765 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,075 (руб 101,606,341) | руб 5,810 | ||
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,614 (руб 32,315,448) | руб 840 | ||
| 40” flat screen tv | Php24,668 (руб 493,891,542) | руб 23,393 | ||
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,617 (руб 152,495,703) | руб 8,096 | ||
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php356 (руб 7,121,275) | руб 555 | ||
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php1,220 (руб 24,422,786) | руб 729 | ||
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,931 (руб 38,651,642) | руб 5,748 | ||
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,578 (руб 31,585,065) | руб 3,213 | ||
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,413 (руб 88,346,323) | руб 7,605 | ||
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,616 (руб 72,406,433) | руб 7,490 | ||
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,332,570 (руб 26,680,005,836) | руб 2,780,730 | ||
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php63 (руб 1,255,668) | руб 53 | ||
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php941 (руб 18,831,130) | руб 1,831 | ||
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php263 (руб 5,268,529) | руб 280 | ||
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,132 (руб 22,656,692) | руб 557 | ||
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php600 (руб 12,012,880) | руб 1,958 | ||
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php224 (руб 4,478,622) | руб 341 | ||
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php183 (руб 3,667,652) | руб 228 | ||
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php224 (руб 4,475,278) | руб 246 | ||
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php71 (руб 1,427,316) | руб 129 | ||
| Tube of toothpaste | Php88 (руб 1,763,635) | руб 134 | ||
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (руб 6,222,211) | руб 562 | ||
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Philippines is in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php746 (руб 14,941,580) | руб 1,889 | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php817 (руб 16,349,029) | руб 727 | ||
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php8,198 (руб 164,127,975) | руб 6,809 | ||
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,739 (руб 34,821,335) | руб 3,502 | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php237 (руб 4,735,597) | руб 537 | ||
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php163 (руб 3,257,192) | руб 203 | ||
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php243 (руб 4,865,617) | руб 259 | ||
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php50,403 (руб 1,009,135,978) | руб 56,114 | ||
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (руб 684,276) | руб 3.61 | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,215 (руб 44,356,358) | руб 3,079 | ||
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php173 (руб 3,470,761) | руб 191 | ||
| TOTAL | ||||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,369 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
20021.467
RUB
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Cost of living in Philippines is in Russia
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