Cost of living in Philippines compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php275 (€4.73) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php177 (€3.04) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (€1.93) | €4.82 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.49) | €1.07 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php107 (€1.84) | €3.21 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php84 (€1.44) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.53) | €4.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.65) | €2.26 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (€1.67) | €1.27 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.08) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (€1.46) | €2.40 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php62 (€1.07) | €1.65 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php47,675 (€821) | €2,199 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,068 (€449) | €1,757 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,335 (€92) | €137 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,598 (€527) | €1,566 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€301) | €1,311 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€42) | €87 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,628 (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,104 (€226) | €362 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€101) | €114 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.88) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php260 (€4.47) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€39) | €66 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €27 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€79) | €78 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€70) | €88 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (€19,879) | €27,683 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.83) | €1.30 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,563 (€27) | €127 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.41) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (€13) | €28 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (€10) | €57 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.26) | €4.39 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (€2.49) | €3.13 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.68) | €4.19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.89 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.48) | €2.20 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.32) | €19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (€15) | €42 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (€34) | €99 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (€39) | €61 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.28) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.79) | €3.58 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.50) | €6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€333) | €519 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.60 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,674 (€29) | €45 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php117 (€2.01) | €14 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Ireland
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