Cost of living in Philippines compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php233 (kr 45) | kr 216 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php204 (kr 39) | kr 134 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (kr 25) | kr 75 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php99 (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (kr 24) | kr 59 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (kr 18) | kr 44 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (kr 38) | kr 64 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (kr 32) | kr 31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (kr 13) | kr 34 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (kr 99) | kr 185 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (kr 19) | kr 39 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (kr 17,397) | kr 22,335 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (kr 8,725) | kr 16,794 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (kr 898) | kr 2,454 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (kr 5,798) | kr 13,706 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (kr 3,330) | kr 11,269 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,872 (kr 554) | kr 1,192 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (kr 380) | kr 452 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (kr 2,554) | kr 4,844 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (kr 1,113) | kr 2,332 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (kr 50) | kr 117 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (kr 82) | kr 259 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (kr 440) | kr 919 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (kr 317) | kr 463 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (kr 789) | kr 1,067 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,745 (kr 723) | kr 1,413 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (kr 257,090) | kr 395,190 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php68 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (kr 154) | kr 824 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (kr 77) | kr 101 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (kr 550) | kr 185 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (kr 179) | kr 544 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (kr 42) | kr 56 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (kr 43) | kr 46 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (kr 35) | kr 57 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (kr 16) | kr 33 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (kr 20) | kr 32 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php550 (kr 106) | kr 431 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Philippines | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (kr 185) | kr 933 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (kr 126) | kr 319 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (kr 697) | kr 1,411 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (kr 313) | kr 1,085 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (kr 97) | kr 158 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (kr 33) | kr 47 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (kr 15) | kr 102 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (kr 5,792) | kr 5,690 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (kr 1.57) | kr 1.05 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (kr 534) | kr 469 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (kr 29) | kr 149 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,464 prices entered by 257 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Norway
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