Cost of living in Philippines compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (€4.70) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (€2.98) | €4.88 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (€1.95) | €3.60 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.46) | €0.88 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (€1.79) | €1.79 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (€1.46) | €1.68 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.47) | €3.91 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.60) | €0.88 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (€1.65) | €0.64 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.06) | €1.02 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (€1.42) | €1.80 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (€1.03) | €0.77 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (€902) | €689 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (€454) | €472 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (€90) | €218 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (€549) | €538 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€296) | €454 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€41) | €210 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (€28) | €12 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (€231) | €935 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€99) | €600 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.79) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (€4.74) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€38) | €89 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €45 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€78) | €65 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€69) | €175 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (€19,527) | €22,675 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.82) | €1.15 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (€24) | €28 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.35) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (€14) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (€10) | €51 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.17) | €4.24 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (€2.55) | €4.56 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.63) | €3.65 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.44) | €1.17 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.45) | €1.90 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.23) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (€15) | €23 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (€38) | €68 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (€36) | €56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.21) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.74) | €2.92 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.48) | €3.60 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€327) | €437 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.12 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (€29) | €30 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (€1.95) | €3.73 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in Lithuania
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