Cost of living in Philippines compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 (€4.03) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (€3.42) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php131 (€2.22) | €3.40 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (€1.60) | €1.16 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (€2.12) | €2.87 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (€1.54) | €2.81 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php222 (€3.79) | €5.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php158 (€2.69) | €1.62 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (€1.84) | €0.64 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php521 (€9) | €10 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (€1.78) | €2.00 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php71 (€1.21) | €0.75 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php82,104 (€1,399) | €1,118 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,067 (€700) | €652 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,943 (€84) | €255 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,520 (€503) | €725 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,542 (€265) | €458 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (€80) | €136 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (€33) | €16 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (€299) | €394 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (€84) | €136 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (€15) | €10 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,267 (€39) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,633 (€28) | €31 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,996 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,758 (€64) | €118 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,179,280 (€20,094) | €22,824 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php75 (€1.27) | €1.89 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php702 (€12) | €28 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 8% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (€7) | €5.65 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (€23) | €5.94 | + 293% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php950 (€16) | €55 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (€3.49) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (€3.15) | €3.85 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (€3.06) | €5.93 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (€1.85) | €2.29 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (€2.26) | €2.45 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (€4.84) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Philippines | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php814 (€14) | €32 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php673 (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (€27) | €75 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,626 (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (€5.24) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php167 (€2.84) | €3.24 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (€1.34) | €4.00 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€247) | €912 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.18 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (€47) | €38 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php145 (€2.48) | €5.07 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,325 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 23% cheaper than in Estonia
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