Cost of living in Philippines compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php329 (€5.31) | €18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php251 (€4.05) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php126 (€2.03) | €5.16 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php131 (€2.11) | €1.32 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (€2.53) | €4.59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (€2.25) | €3.18 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (€5.36) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (€2.26) | €2.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (€2.17) | €1.60 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php85 (€1.36) | €2.88 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php626 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (€1.05) | €3.59 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (€0.81) | €1.79 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php94,006 (€1,517) | €2,438 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,632 (€640) | €1,981 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,636 (€139) | €199 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,652 (€478) | €1,950 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (€256) | €1,436 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,878 (€95) | €134 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (€27) | €38 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (€447) | €349 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (€126) | €113 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (€5.70) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (€32) | €105 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,683 (€76) | €99 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (€61) | €106 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (€20,841) | €33,990 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (€0.98) | €1.68 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (€18) | €73 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 60% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,211 (€20) | €17 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (€290) | €63 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (€3.58) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (€3.59) | €4.87 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.45) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (€1.38) | €2.44 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (€1.66) | €2.70 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php368 (€5.93) | €22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Philippines | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (€18) | €56 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (€13) | €22 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (€60) | €121 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,179 (€35) | €82 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php189 (€3.05) | €4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (€2.73) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (€848) | €607 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (€0.55) | €0.64 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,326 (€38) | €47 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (€2.84) | €18 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 915 prices entered by 141 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Ireland
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