Cost of living in Paris (France) is 163% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines)
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| Food in Paris (France) is 201% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €17 (Php968) | Php189 | 411% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 (Php534) | Php136 | 291% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €6 (Php375) | Php88 | 326% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.29 (Php75) | Php74 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.85 (Php282) | Php69 | 310% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.81 (Php164) | Php26 | 530% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (Php385) | Php128 | 200% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €3.21 (Php187) | Php103 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.79 (Php104) | Php55 | 89% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.95 (Php114) | Php47 | 140% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (Php454) | Php483 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.23 (Php130) | Php54 | 141% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.45 (Php85) | Php42 | 101% |
| Housing in Paris (France) is 220% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,919 (Php170,001) | Php26,400 | 544% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €2,153 (Php125,365) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €276 (Php16,086) | Php1,997 | 706% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,783 (Php103,815) | Php9,290 | 1018% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,378 (Php80,270) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €109 (Php6,323) | Php2,000 | 216% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €28 (Php1,630) | Php1,502 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €388 (Php22,601) | Php18,342 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €94 (Php5,461) | Php6,837 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (Php500) | Php273 | 83% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €15 (Php891) | Php350 | 155% |
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 112% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €93 (Php5,433) | Php1,870 | 190% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 (Php1,882) | Php1,149 | 64% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €106 (Php6,188) | Php3,393 | 82% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €124 (Php7,193) | Php2,096 | 243% |
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 139% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,548 (Php1,429,548) | Php1,500,000 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.43 (Php83) | Php47 | 76% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €75 (Php4,363) | Php560 | 679% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €15 (Php856) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 17% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.92 (Php287) | Php233 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 (Php437) | Php340 | 29% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 (Php1,509) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.04 (Php235) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €5.16 (Php300) | Php106 | 183% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.22 (Php246) | Php693 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.31 (Php135) | Php64 | 109% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.09 (Php121) | Php77 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €30 (Php1,740) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 150% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||
| Paris (France) | Tarlac (Philippines) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €51 (Php2,991) | Php400 | 648% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (Php1,271) | Php400 | 218% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €121 (Php7,049) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €73 (Php4,226) | Php941 | 349% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 (Php699) | Php120 | 482% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €4.86 (Php283) | Php190 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €7 (Php433) | Php55 | 687% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €486 (Php28,279) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.24 (Php14) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €58 (Php3,389) | Php600 | 465% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €10 (Php590) | Php427 | 38% |
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For example, you would need at least Php220,814 (€3,792) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Php84,000 in Tarlac.