Cost of living in Philippines compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php317 (€5.08) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php241 (€3.85) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (€2.03) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php139 (€2.23) | €1.34 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php144 (€2.31) | €4.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php139 (€2.22) | €3.48 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php232 (€3.72) | €4.40 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php136 (€2.18) | €1.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php162 (€2.59) | €1.23 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php83 (€1.33) | €3.03 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php617 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php71 (€1.14) | €2.79 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (€0.80) | €1.68 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,202 (€1,444) | €1,784 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,386 (€678) | €1,186 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,529 (€137) | €84 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,013 (€464) | €1,061 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (€254) | €831 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,878 (€94) | €54 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (€27) | €15 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (€444) | €337 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (€125) | €119 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (€5.66) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (€8) | €38 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (€32) | €84 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (€25) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,683 (€75) | €96 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (€60) | €110 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (€20,674) | €28,738 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (€0.97) | €1.83 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php969 (€16) | €61 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 74% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,211 (€19) | €17 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (€288) | €78 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (€3.55) | €3.97 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (€3.56) | €2.95 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.41) | €3.77 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (€1.37) | €1.77 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (€1.65) | €2.26 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php368 (€5.89) | €24 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Philippines | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (€18) | €44 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (€13) | €37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (€60) | €75 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,179 (€35) | €80 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php189 (€3.03) | €4.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (€2.71) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php60,201 (€964) | €701 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (€0.55) | €0.06 | + 812% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,326 (€37) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php178 (€2.85) | €10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 867 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Finland
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