Cost of living in Philippines compared to Malta
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php265 (€4.56) | €26 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php192 (€3.31) | €10 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php137 (€2.36) | €4.97 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (€1.61) | €0.92 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php118 (€2.03) | €2.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php119 (€2.05) | €4.00 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (€5.57) | €4.25 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (€2.94) | €1.00 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php115 (€1.99) | €2.69 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (€1.19) | €1.22 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (€1.71) | €1.66 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (€1.25) | €0.84 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php42,895 (€738) | €1,544 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php29,952 (€515) | €1,046 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,940 (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php27,916 (€480) | €1,323 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (€241) | €842 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (€81) | €72 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,224 (€21) | €35 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (€302) | €392 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (€85) | €95 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,577 (€44) | €80 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (€27) | €57 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (€76) | €86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (€56) | €75 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,220 (€20,810) | €26,952 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (€1.27) | €1.34 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (€24) | €26 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 8% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (€7) | €3.00 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (€24) | €20 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php901 (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (€3.53) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (€3.19) | €3.75 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (€3.09) | €4.54 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (€1.87) | €3.30 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (€2.28) | €1.40 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (€4.89) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Philippines | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (€9) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (€30) | €117 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (€5.29) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php151 (€2.59) | €2.20 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (€1.51) | €3.48 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€249) | €634 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.54 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (€40) | €54 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (€2.45) | €5.31 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 971 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Malta
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