Cost of living in Philippines compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php224 (руб 282) | руб 381 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php159 (руб 201) | руб 255 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (руб 122) | руб 141 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (руб 104) | руб 67 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php92 (руб 116) | руб 87 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (руб 75) | руб 150 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php225 (руб 283) | руб 320 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php113 (руб 142) | руб 95 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (руб 131) | руб 33 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (руб 64) | руб 61 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php536 (руб 675) | руб 530 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php82 (руб 103) | руб 94 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (руб 56) | руб 32 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,282 (руб 67,086) | руб 75,229 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,469 (руб 32,067) | руб 43,484 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,812 (руб 6,059) | руб 6,636 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,891 (руб 38,894) | руб 39,851 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,205 (руб 19,144) | руб 25,004 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,274 (руб 4,122) | руб 4,110 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,607 (руб 2,023) | руб 417 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php20,335 (руб 25,603) | руб 24,777 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,681 (руб 5,894) | руб 5,517 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php292 (руб 367) | руб 430 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php305 (руб 384) | руб 724 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,874 (руб 3,618) | руб 5,782 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,541 (руб 1,940) | руб 2,885 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,587 (руб 5,775) | руб 5,928 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,538 (руб 4,454) | руб 6,846 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,141,050 (руб 1,436,658) | руб 1,412,860 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (руб 64) | руб 45 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,251 (руб 1,575) | руб 1,906 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php200 (руб 252) | руб 502 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php817 (руб 1,029) | руб 585 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php609 (руб 766) | руб 1,351 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php198 (руб 249) | руб 238 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php102 (руб 128) | руб 155 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php129 (руб 162) | руб 198 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php51 (руб 64) | руб 69 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (руб 103) | руб 98 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php217 (руб 273) | руб 603 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php837 (руб 1,054) | руб 1,770 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php528 (руб 665) | руб 610 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,122 (руб 1,412) | руб 6,547 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,448 (руб 1,823) | руб 3,282 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php286 (руб 361) | руб 431 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php161 (руб 203) | руб 218 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php71 (руб 90) | руб 241 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,119 (руб 31,626) | руб 30,129 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (руб 9) | руб 2.68 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,160 (руб 2,719) | руб 3,340 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php96 (руб 121) | руб 150 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,010 prices entered by 706 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Russia
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