Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 38.4% lower than in Philippines (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 39.7% lower than in Philippines | |
| Rent Prices in India are 46.2% lower than in Philippines | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 22.9% lower than in Philippines | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 39.9% lower than in Philippines | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 118.8% higher than in Philippines | |
Restaurants | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
240.00 ₱ (370.82 ₹) |
129.44 ₱ (200.00 ₹) |
-46.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,240.00 ₱ (1,915.90 ₹) |
776.66 ₱ (1,200.00 ₹) |
-37.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ₱ (309.02 ₹) |
226.53 ₱ (350.00 ₹) |
+13.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
80.00 ₱ (123.61 ₹) |
110.03 ₱ (170.00 ₹) |
+37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (185.41 ₹) |
194.16 ₱ (300.00 ₹) |
+61.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
136.44 ₱ (210.80 ₹) |
104.00 ₱ (160.68 ₹) |
-23.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
45.23 ₱ (69.88 ₹) |
24.98 ₱ (38.60 ₹) |
-44.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
23.26 ₱ (35.94 ₹) |
9.49 ₱ (14.66 ₹) |
-59.2 % |
Markets | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
105.63 ₱ (163.20 ₹) |
39.34 ₱ (60.79 ₹) |
-62.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
67.42 ₱ (104.18 ₹) |
25.41 ₱ (39.26 ₹) |
-62.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
25.49 ₱ (39.39 ₹) |
17.96 ₱ (27.75 ₹) |
-29.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
120.21 ₱ (185.74 ₹) |
54.21 ₱ (83.75 ₹) |
-54.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
198.56 ₱ (306.80 ₹) |
129.39 ₱ (199.92 ₹) |
-34.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
115.55 ₱ (178.53 ₹) |
78.26 ₱ (120.92 ₹) |
-32.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
195.00 ₱ (301.29 ₹) |
146.70 ₱ (226.67 ₹) |
-24.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
77.22 ₱ (119.32 ₹) |
53.43 ₱ (82.56 ₹) |
-30.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
39.33 ₱ (60.76 ₹) |
18.34 ₱ (28.34 ₹) |
-53.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
68.84 ₱ (106.36 ₹) |
27.51 ₱ (42.51 ₹) |
-60.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
42.50 ₱ (65.66 ₹) |
13.80 ₱ (21.32 ₹) |
-67.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
60.39 ₱ (93.31 ₹) |
10.02 ₱ (15.49 ₹) |
-83.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
67.60 ₱ (104.45 ₹) |
11.19 ₱ (17.29 ₹) |
-83.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
82.91 ₱ (128.10 ₹) |
28.58 ₱ (44.16 ₹) |
-65.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
40.92 ₱ (63.22 ₹) |
18.74 ₱ (28.96 ₹) |
-54.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
390.00 ₱ (602.58 ₹) |
453.05 ₱ (700.00 ₹) |
+16.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
70.42 ₱ (108.80 ₹) |
103.73 ₱ (160.27 ₹) |
+47.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
108.85 ₱ (168.18 ₹) |
165.45 ₱ (255.64 ₹) |
+52.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
180.00 ₱ (278.11 ₹) |
226.53 ₱ (350.00 ₹) |
+25.8 % |
Transportation | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₱ (23.18 ₹) |
16.83 ₱ (26.00 ₹) |
+12.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
800.00 ₱ (1,236.06 ₹) |
517.77 ₱ (800.00 ₹) |
-35.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (69.53 ₹) |
51.78 ₱ (80.00 ₹) |
+15.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
22.53 ₱ (34.81 ₹) |
26.04 ₱ (40.23 ₹) |
+15.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
120.00 ₱ (185.41 ₹) |
97.08 ₱ (150.00 ₹) |
-19.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
64.81 ₱ (100.13 ₹) |
66.20 ₱ (102.28 ₹) |
+2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,340,000.00 ₱ (2,070,405.33 ₹) |
776,659.52 ₱ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-42.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,205,401.41 ₱ (1,862,439.92 ₹) |
1,254,630.00 ₱ (1,938,501.97 ₹) |
+4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
6,182.88 ₱ (9,553.04 ₹) |
2,294.95 ₱ (3,545.88 ₹) |
-62.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
1,309.79 ₱ (2,023.73 ₹) |
220.60 ₱ (340.85 ₹) |
-83.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,694.64 ₱ (2,618.35 ₹) |
437.63 ₱ (676.17 ₹) |
-74.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,894.56 ₱ (2,927.24 ₹) |
880.48 ₱ (1,360.42 ₹) |
-53.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
345.34 ₱ (533.57 ₹) |
434.72 ₱ (671.68 ₹) |
+25.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
350.00 ₱ (540.78 ₹) |
194.16 ₱ (300.00 ₹) |
-44.5 % |
Childcare | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
7,981.81 ₱ (12,332.53 ₹) |
3,607.08 ₱ (5,573.22 ₹) |
-54.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
341,415.40 ₱ (527,513.63 ₹) |
103,145.30 ₱ (159,367.60 ₹) |
-69.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,626.53 ₱ (4,058.20 ₹) |
1,412.98 ₱ (2,183.16 ₹) |
-46.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,497.45 ₱ (2,313.67 ₹) |
1,480.23 ₱ (2,287.07 ₹) |
-1.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,218.93 ₱ (6,518.57 ₹) |
2,524.07 ₱ (3,899.88 ₹) |
-40.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,750.91 ₱ (5,795.45 ₹) |
1,843.98 ₱ (2,849.09 ₹) |
-50.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
19,775.86 ₱ (30,555.26 ₹) |
9,148.22 ₱ (14,134.72 ₹) |
-53.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,037.02 ₱ (17,053.06 ₹) |
5,912.99 ₱ (9,136.04 ₹) |
-46.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
39,897.82 ₱ (61,645.27 ₹) |
21,124.24 ₱ (32,638.61 ₹) |
-47.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
21,893.52 ₱ (33,827.20 ₹) |
13,419.34 ₱ (20,733.93 ₹) |
-38.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
16,837.57 ₱ (26,015.36 ₹) |
7,090.42 ₱ (10,955.26 ₹) |
-57.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,084.59 ₱ (12,491.32 ₹) |
3,684.82 ₱ (5,693.34 ₹) |
-54.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
20,298.26 ₱ (31,362.40 ₹) |
26,775.48 ₱ (41,370.22 ₹) |
+31.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.07 | 8.99 | +27.2 % |
| Last update: | 4 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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