Cost of living in Philippines compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 75% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 (CI$3.61) | CI$24 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (CI$3.06) | CI$12 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php131 (CI$1.99) | CI$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (CI$1.44) | CI$3.21 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (CI$1.90) | CI$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (CI$1.37) | CI$8 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php222 (CI$3.39) | CI$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php158 (CI$2.41) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (CI$1.65) | CI$5.10 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (CI$1.02) | CI$4.29 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php521 (CI$8) | CI$30 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (CI$1.60) | CI$5.43 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php71 (CI$1.09) | CI$3.34 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php82,104 (CI$1,252) | CI$4,044 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,067 (CI$626) | CI$2,489 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,943 (CI$75) | CI$382 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,520 (CI$450) | CI$1,958 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,542 (CI$237) | CI$1,536 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (CI$72) | CI$162 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (CI$29) | CI$80 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (CI$267) | CI$429 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (CI$75) | CI$358 | - 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (CI$5.42) | CI$14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (CI$13) | CI$16 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,267 (CI$35) | CI$70 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,633 (CI$25) | CI$70 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,996 (CI$61) | CI$141 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,758 (CI$57) | CI$100 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 16% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,179,280 (CI$17,983) | CI$8,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php75 (CI$1.14) | CI$1.35 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php702 (CI$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (CI$21) | CI$8 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php950 (CI$14) | CI$127 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (CI$3.13) | CI$5.00 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (CI$2.82) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (CI$2.74) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (CI$1.65) | CI$5.00 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (CI$2.02) | CI$4.69 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (CI$4.33) | CI$40 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Philippines | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php814 (CI$12) | CI$84 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php673 (CI$10) | CI$24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (CI$25) | CI$45 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,626 (CI$25) | CI$130 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (CI$4.69) | CI$15 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php167 (CI$2.54) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (CI$1.20) | CI$6 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (CI$221) | CI$600 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CI$0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (CI$42) | CI$58 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php145 (CI$2.22) | CI$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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