Cost of living in Philippines compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php317 (€4.95) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php241 (€3.76) | €11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (€1.98) | €5.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php139 (€2.17) | €1.52 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php154 (€2.41) | €4.39 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php139 (€2.17) | €3.78 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php232 (€3.62) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php136 (€2.13) | €2.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php162 (€2.53) | €1.70 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php83 (€1.30) | €1.65 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php617 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php70 (€1.09) | €2.55 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (€0.78) | €1.53 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,202 (€1,408) | €1,411 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,386 (€662) | €923 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,529 (€133) | €151 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,555 (€461) | €1,005 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (€247) | €726 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,878 (€92) | €128 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (€26) | €24 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (€432) | €295 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (€122) | €140 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (€5.52) | €5.66 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (€31) | €79 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (€25) | €41 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,683 (€73) | €98 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (€59) | €96 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (€20,158) | €25,973 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (€0.95) | €1.77 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (€17) | €39 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 52% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,211 (€19) | €15 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (€281) | €106 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (€3.46) | €5.64 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (€3.47) | €3.74 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.30) | €3.36 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (€1.34) | €2.06 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (€1.61) | €1.68 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php368 (€5.74) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (€17) | €41 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (€58) | €91 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,179 (€34) | €66 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php189 (€2.95) | €2.18 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (€2.64) | €5.13 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php60,201 (€940) | €1,398 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (€0.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,326 (€36) | €49 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (€2.75) | €6 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Italy
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