Cost of living in Philippines compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php266 (€4.55) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php167 (€2.86) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (€1.92) | €4.59 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (€1.42) | €1.04 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php100 (€1.71) | €3.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php77 (€1.33) | €2.38 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php184 (€3.15) | €4.59 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (€2.53) | €2.21 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php93 (€1.60) | €1.21 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php59 (€1.01) | €2.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php400 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (€1.44) | €2.28 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (€0.99) | €1.36 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,968 (€925) | €2,294 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php27,722 (€475) | €1,745 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,694 (€98) | €160 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php33,981 (€582) | €1,531 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,084 (€310) | €1,293 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,692 (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,671 (€29) | €33 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,480 (€282) | €354 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,329 (€108) | €108 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php293 (€5.02) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php283 (€4.85) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,385 (€41) | €63 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,355 (€23) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,126 (€71) | €85 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,294 (€74) | €87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,190,930 (€20,403) | €26,934 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (€0.84) | €1.29 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,231 (€21) | €132 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php280 (€4.79) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php977 (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php559 (€10) | €56 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php255 (€4.38) | €4.83 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php141 (€2.41) | €3.04 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php163 (€2.80) | €4.50 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (€1.50) | €2.12 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (€1.45) | €2.35 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php305 (€5.23) | €18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php914 (€16) | €40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php529 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php6,140 (€105) | €109 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,903 (€33) | €66 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php231 (€3.96) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (€2.70) | €3.68 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php85 (€1.46) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,570 (€438) | €411 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,779 (€30) | €46 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (€1.99) | €14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Ireland
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