Cost of living in Philippines compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (руб 425) | руб 406 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (руб 270) | руб 283 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (руб 177) | руб 143 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (руб 132) | руб 65 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (руб 162) | руб 88 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (руб 132) | руб 130 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (руб 313) | руб 333 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (руб 235) | руб 107 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (руб 149) | руб 34 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (руб 96) | руб 66 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (руб 617) | руб 593 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (руб 129) | руб 110 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (руб 93) | руб 29 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (руб 81,551) | руб 67,687 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (руб 41,079) | руб 38,434 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (руб 8,175) | руб 5,700 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (руб 49,628) | руб 32,389 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (руб 26,736) | руб 23,273 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (руб 3,714) | руб 3,730 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (руб 2,514) | руб 439 | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (руб 20,881) | руб 24,196 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (руб 8,955) | руб 6,604 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (руб 433) | руб 413 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (руб 429) | руб 811 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (руб 3,474) | руб 4,784 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (руб 2,034) | руб 2,535 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (руб 7,051) | руб 5,645 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (руб 6,196) | руб 6,989 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (руб 1,765,309) | руб 1,246,400 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (руб 74) | руб 47 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (руб 2,198) | руб 1,588 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (руб 303) | руб 451 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (руб 1,237) | руб 549 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (руб 900) | руб 1,290 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (руб 467) | руб 307 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (руб 231) | руб 183 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (руб 238) | руб 213 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (руб 130) | руб 81 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (руб 131) | руб 100 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (руб 473) | руб 559 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (руб 1,325) | руб 1,443 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (руб 779) | руб 574 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (руб 3,412) | руб 5,605 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (руб 3,273) | руб 3,345 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (руб 380) | руб 385 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (руб 248) | руб 166 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (руб 134) | руб 220 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (руб 29,581) | руб 35,616 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (руб 12) | руб 7 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (руб 2,583) | руб 3,599 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (руб 176) | руб 161 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in Russia
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