Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Philippines 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Philippines are 47.6% higher than in India (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Philippines are 44.3% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 30.9% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 13.1% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 46.7% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 58.5% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₹ (172.83 ₱) |
289.31 ₹ (200.00 ₱) |
+15.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₹ (829.56 ₱) |
1,735.85 ₹ (1,200.00 ₱) |
+44.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (241.96 ₱) |
289.31 ₹ (200.00 ₱) |
-17.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
160.00 ₹ (110.61 ₱) |
101.26 ₹ (70.00 ₱) |
-36.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (207.39 ₱) |
173.59 ₹ (120.00 ₱) |
-42.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
159.90 ₹ (110.54 ₱) |
195.78 ₹ (135.34 ₱) |
+22.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
36.12 ₹ (24.97 ₱) |
60.69 ₹ (41.95 ₱) |
+68.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
15.44 ₹ (10.67 ₱) |
32.30 ₹ (22.33 ₱) |
+109.2 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
220.91 ₹ (152.72 ₱) |
536.46 ₹ (370.86 ₱) |
+142.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
37.61 ₹ (26.00 ₱) |
89.22 ₹ (61.68 ₱) |
+137.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
26.73 ₹ (18.48 ₱) |
34.17 ₹ (23.62 ₱) |
+27.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
79.99 ₹ (55.30 ₱) |
166.10 ₹ (114.82 ₱) |
+107.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
202.19 ₹ (139.78 ₱) |
268.44 ₹ (185.57 ₱) |
+32.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
120.10 ₹ (83.02 ₱) |
155.96 ₹ (107.81 ₱) |
+29.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
219.10 ₹ (151.47 ₱) |
254.54 ₹ (175.97 ₱) |
+16.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
81.11 ₹ (56.07 ₱) |
102.66 ₹ (70.97 ₱) |
+26.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
28.12 ₹ (19.44 ₱) |
54.56 ₹ (37.72 ₱) |
+94.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
41.67 ₹ (28.81 ₱) |
96.60 ₹ (66.78 ₱) |
+131.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
19.75 ₹ (13.65 ₱) |
58.46 ₹ (40.41 ₱) |
+196.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
13.74 ₹ (9.50 ₱) |
74.64 ₹ (51.60 ₱) |
+443.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
15.39 ₹ (10.64 ₱) |
93.85 ₹ (64.88 ₱) |
+509.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
46.38 ₹ (32.06 ₱) |
112.12 ₹ (77.51 ₱) |
+141.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
29.04 ₹ (20.08 ₱) |
58.91 ₹ (40.72 ₱) |
+102.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
750.00 ₹ (518.48 ₱) |
546.07 ₹ (377.50 ₱) |
-27.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
158.01 ₹ (109.23 ₱) |
94.76 ₹ (65.51 ₱) |
-40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
259.34 ₹ (179.28 ₱) |
148.67 ₹ (102.78 ₱) |
-42.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
350.00 ₹ (241.96 ₱) |
216.98 ₹ (150.00 ₱) |
-38.0 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₹ (20.74 ₱) |
21.70 ₹ (15.00 ₱) |
-27.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,000.00 ₹ (691.30 ₱) |
867.93 ₹ (600.00 ₱) |
-13.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
70.00 ₹ (48.39 ₱) |
57.86 ₹ (40.00 ₱) |
-17.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (27.81 ₱) |
32.59 ₹ (22.53 ₱) |
-19.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
100.00 ₹ (69.13 ₱) |
216.98 ₹ (150.00 ₱) |
+117.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
394.78 ₹ (272.91 ₱) |
369.42 ₹ (255.38 ₱) |
-6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (829,562.77 ₱) |
1,880,508.70 ₹ (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
+56.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,914,919.23 ₹ (1,323,788.08 ₱) |
1,682,108.59 ₹ (1,162,845.55 ₱) |
-12.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,507.26 ₹ (2,424.58 ₱) |
8,486.53 ₹ (5,866.76 ₱) |
+142.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
314.79 ₹ (217.61 ₱) |
3,047.76 ₹ (2,106.92 ₱) |
+868.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
698.40 ₹ (482.81 ₱) |
2,521.35 ₹ (1,743.01 ₱) |
+261.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,449.46 ₹ (1,002.01 ₱) |
2,618.74 ₹ (1,810.34 ₱) |
+80.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
641.84 ₹ (443.70 ₱) |
430.59 ₹ (297.67 ₱) |
-32.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₹ (207.39 ₱) |
433.96 ₹ (300.00 ₱) |
+44.7 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
6,402.06 ₹ (4,425.76 ₱) |
12,035.02 ₹ (8,319.84 ₱) |
+88.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
154,526.33 ₹ (106,824.41 ₱) |
426,913.49 ₹ (295,126.28 ₱) |
+176.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,225.67 ₹ (1,538.61 ₱) |
3,288.48 ₹ (2,273.34 ₱) |
+47.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
2,317.32 ₹ (1,601.97 ₱) |
1,956.02 ₹ (1,352.20 ₱) |
-15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,771.74 ₹ (2,607.41 ₱) |
5,632.03 ₹ (3,893.44 ₱) |
+49.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,774.65 ₹ (1,918.12 ₱) |
5,182.34 ₹ (3,582.56 ₱) |
+86.8 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
17,483.85 ₹ (12,086.62 ₱) |
25,652.74 ₹ (17,733.80 ₱) |
+46.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
11,004.69 ₹ (7,607.57 ₱) |
14,135.27 ₹ (9,771.74 ₱) |
+28.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
41,165.13 ₹ (28,457.55 ₱) |
55,687.29 ₹ (38,496.75 ₱) |
+35.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
25,650.11 ₹ (17,731.98 ₱) |
29,249.33 ₹ (20,220.13 ₱) |
+14.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
15,277.69 ₹ (10,561.50 ₱) |
20,004.15 ₹ (13,828.92 ₱) |
+30.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,261.23 ₹ (5,711.01 ₱) |
10,397.69 ₹ (7,187.95 ₱) |
+25.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
51,627.83 ₹ (35,690.44 ₱) |
30,884.71 ₹ (21,350.67 ₱) |
-40.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.89 | 7.25 | -18.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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