Cost of living in Philippines compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (CH$3,266) | CH$14,067 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (CH$2,899) | CH$6,797 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (CH$1,851) | CH$2,764 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (CH$1,359) | CH$1,044 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (CH$1,781) | CH$2,851 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (CH$1,353) | CH$1,353 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (CH$2,801) | CH$5,628 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (CH$2,294) | CH$1,456 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (CH$1,541) | CH$1,042 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (CH$953) | CH$1,096 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (CH$7,567) | CH$6,893 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (CH$1,500) | CH$1,904 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (CH$1,024) | CH$670 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (CH$1,244,216) | CH$920,970 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (CH$598,847) | CH$551,570 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (CH$81,269) | CH$69,567 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (CH$430,160) | CH$586,192 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (CH$232,922) | CH$383,888 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (CH$44,830) | CH$45,278 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (CH$27,537) | CH$15,918 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (CH$265,882) | CH$241,024 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (CH$62,044) | CH$75,430 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (CH$3,182) | CH$7,705 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (CH$3,275) | CH$8,035 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (CH$32,827) | CH$43,921 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (CH$23,254) | CH$27,062 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (CH$56,900) | CH$64,512 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (CH$53,752) | CH$70,720 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (CH$16,877,257) | CH$14,548,600 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (CH$1,091) | CH$1,275 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php705 (CH$10,091) | CH$41,716 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (CH$6,100) | CH$3,675 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (CH$19,643) | CH$8,436 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (CH$14,347) | CH$38,400 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (CH$2,937) | CH$4,290 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (CH$2,651) | CH$3,724 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (CH$2,263) | CH$3,805 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (CH$1,552) | CH$1,709 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (CH$1,431) | CH$1,928 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (CH$4,319) | CH$14,667 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 19% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Philippines | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (CH$16,954) | CH$25,129 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (CH$9,685) | CH$9,611 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (CH$23,088) | CH$22,888 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (CH$23,315) | CH$43,778 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (CH$8,445) | CH$8,723 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (CH$2,406) | CH$3,767 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (CH$1,130) | CH$2,986 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$596,680 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CH$118) | CH$110 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (CH$39,714) | CH$42,645 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (CH$2,152) | CH$4,665 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Chile
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