Cost of living in Philippines compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php345 (руб 476) | руб 555 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php250 (руб 346) | руб 398 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php128 (руб 176) | руб 226 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php129 (руб 179) | руб 88 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (руб 216) | руб 139 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (руб 193) | руб 208 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (руб 459) | руб 428 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (руб 193) | руб 131 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (руб 186) | руб 69 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (руб 113) | руб 86 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php640 (руб 884) | руб 695 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (руб 90) | руб 189 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (руб 69) | руб 48 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php89,684 (руб 123,842) | руб 105,099 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,570 (руб 57,403) | руб 58,650 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,466 (руб 11,691) | руб 7,581 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,559 (руб 42,198) | руб 53,709 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,666 (руб 23,014) | руб 33,196 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,705 (руб 7,879) | руб 5,605 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,872 (руб 2,586) | руб 612 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (руб 38,262) | руб 20,501 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (руб 10,800) | руб 7,224 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (руб 488) | руб 548 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (руб 712) | руб 930 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (руб 2,752) | руб 6,816 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,846 (руб 2,550) | руб 3,176 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,466 (руб 6,166) | руб 7,907 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (руб 5,179) | руб 6,921 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,307,250 (руб 1,805,154) | руб 2,626,260 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php62 (руб 86) | руб 58 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,837 (руб 2,537) | руб 2,411 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 250% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 250% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (руб 925) | руб 376 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php991 (руб 1,368) | руб 486 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (руб 24,856) | руб 2,115 | + 1075% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (руб 306) | руб 358 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (руб 307) | руб 217 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (руб 380) | руб 161 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (руб 118) | руб 124 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (руб 142) | руб 140 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php272 (руб 376) | руб 567 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Philippines | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (руб 1,523) | руб 1,593 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (руб 1,145) | руб 680 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (руб 5,159) | руб 6,005 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,878 (руб 2,594) | руб 3,237 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (руб 574) | руб 473 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php190 (руб 262) | руб 177 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (руб 234) | руб 236 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (руб 72,537) | руб 50,539 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (руб 47) | руб 23 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,422 (руб 3,344) | руб 3,349 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (руб 243) | руб 197 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,129 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.381
RUB
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PHP
Cost of living in Philippines is 21% more expensive than in Russia
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