Cost of living in Philippines compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php274 (€4.66) | €19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php191 (€3.24) | €10 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php137 (€2.33) | €5.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (€1.60) | €1.19 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php118 (€2.00) | €3.01 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php132 (€2.24) | €3.51 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (€5.49) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (€2.90) | €2.52 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php115 (€1.96) | €1.49 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (€1.17) | €1.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (€1.69) | €1.47 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (€1.24) | €2.84 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 69% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php42,846 (€727) | €2,562 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php36,569 (€621) | €2,204 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,939 (€84) | €300 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php27,916 (€474) | €1,599 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (€237) | €1,297 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (€80) | €617 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,224 (€21) | €52 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (€297) | €474 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (€84) | €152 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (€6) | €4.50 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (€15) | €12 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,774 (€47) | €75 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (€26) | €36 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (€75) | €102 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (€56) | €123 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,220 (€20,525) | €28,825 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (€1.22) | €1.61 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (€23) | €56 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (€23) | €8 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php917 (€16) | €39 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (€3.48) | €2.99 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (€3.14) | €4.04 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (€3.05) | €1.45 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (€1.84) | €1.44 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (€2.25) | €1.32 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (€4.82) | €33 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 38% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Philippines | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (€27) | €76 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (€5.22) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php156 (€2.65) | €3.61 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (€1.49) | €5.02 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€246) | €150 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.09 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (€40) | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (€2.41) | €5.81 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,111 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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