Cost of living in Philippines compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php234 (€4.06) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php187 (€3.25) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php117 (€2.04) | €4.82 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php89 (€1.54) | €1.29 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (€2.11) | €3.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php92 (€1.59) | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php220 (€3.82) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php155 (€2.68) | €2.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (€1.80) | €1.67 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (€1.10) | €1.30 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php504 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php91 (€1.58) | €1.80 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php66 (€1.15) | €1.32 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php55,844 (€969) | €1,345 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php32,505 (€564) | €887 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,640 (€98) | €194 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php28,323 (€491) | €855 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,826 (€257) | €608 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,184 (€73) | €134 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,679 (€29) | €25 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php14,898 (€258) | €354 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,025 (€70) | €120 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php329 (€5.71) | €5.80 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php814 (€14) | €10 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,475 (€43) | €73 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,348 (€23) | €32 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,762 (€65) | €83 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,356 (€58) | €115 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,287,380 (€22,330) | €25,215 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (€1.28) | €1.84 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php961 (€17) | €36 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php279 (€4.84) | €11 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,323 (€23) | €12 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,200 (€21) | €71 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php258 (€4.48) | €5.50 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (€1.69) | €3.05 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php199 (€3.44) | €3.16 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php123 (€2.14) | €1.88 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php89 (€1.54) | €2.00 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (€4.97) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Philippines | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,190 (€21) | €39 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php605 (€10) | €18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (€65) | €69 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,482 (€26) | €66 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php306 (€5.31) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php143 (€2.47) | €1.72 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php84 (€1.45) | €5.44 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€251) | €494 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,430 (€42) | €48 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php137 (€2.38) | €5.67 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Italy
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