Cost of living in Philippines compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (₨336) | ₨373 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (₨298) | ₨321 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (₨191) | ₨169 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (₨140) | ₨58 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (₨183) | ₨92 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (₨139) | ₨39 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (₨288) | ₨239 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (₨236) | ₨154 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (₨159) | ₨31 | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (₨98) | ₨169 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (₨779) | ₨775 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (₨154) | ₨89 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (₨128,070) | ₨40,472 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (₨61,641) | ₨24,259 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (₨8,365) | ₨5,263 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (₨44,277) | ₨24,750 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (₨23,975) | ₨14,691 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (₨4,614) | ₨6,007 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (₨2,834) | ₨665 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (₨27,368) | ₨29,903 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (₨6,386) | ₨11,999 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (₨328) | ₨535 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (₨337) | ₨428 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (₨3,379) | ₨2,524 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (₨2,394) | ₨2,741 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (₨5,857) | ₨4,298 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (₨5,533) | ₨3,255 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (₨1,737,214) | ₨1,326,030 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (₨112) | ₨105 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php705 (₨1,039) | ₨1,104 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (₨628) | ₨138 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (₨2,022) | ₨276 | + 634% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (₨1,477) | ₨905 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (₨302) | ₨396 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (₨273) | ₨223 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (₨233) | ₨281 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (₨160) | ₨167 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (₨147) | ₨98 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (₨445) | ₨306 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Philippines | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (₨1,745) | ₨1,460 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (₨997) | ₨600 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (₨2,376) | ₨1,500 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (₨2,400) | ₨1,872 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (₨869) | ₨756 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (₨248) | ₨217 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (₨116) | ₨182 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨12) | ₨1.39 | + 768% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (₨4,088) | ₨1,638 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (₨221) | ₨270 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 46% more expensive than in India
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