Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in India are 32.2% lower than in Philippines (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in India are 30.7% lower than in Philippines | |
| Rent Prices in India are 23.7% lower than in Philippines | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 11.6% lower than in Philippines | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 31.9% lower than in Philippines | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 140.7% higher than in Philippines | |
Restaurants | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 ₱ (289.36 ₹) |
172.79 ₱ (250.00 ₹) |
-13.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₱ (1,736.16 ₹) |
829.41 ₱ (1,200.00 ₹) |
-30.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
200.00 ₱ (289.36 ₹) |
241.91 ₱ (350.00 ₹) |
+21.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ₱ (101.28 ₹) |
110.59 ₱ (160.00 ₹) |
+58.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (173.62 ₹) |
207.35 ₱ (300.00 ₹) |
+72.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
135.53 ₱ (196.09 ₹) |
110.44 ₱ (159.78 ₹) |
-18.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
41.86 ₱ (60.56 ₹) |
24.95 ₱ (36.10 ₹) |
-40.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
22.29 ₱ (32.25 ₹) |
10.68 ₱ (15.45 ₹) |
-52.1 % |
Markets | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
370.85 ₱ (536.55 ₹) |
152.72 ₱ (220.96 ₹) |
-58.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
61.68 ₱ (89.23 ₹) |
25.98 ₱ (37.59 ₹) |
-57.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
23.62 ₱ (34.17 ₹) |
18.48 ₱ (26.74 ₹) |
-21.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
114.82 ₱ (166.12 ₹) |
55.29 ₱ (79.99 ₹) |
-51.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
185.57 ₱ (268.48 ₹) |
139.75 ₱ (202.19 ₹) |
-24.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
107.81 ₱ (155.98 ₹) |
83.01 ₱ (120.10 ₹) |
-23.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
175.97 ₱ (254.59 ₹) |
151.44 ₱ (219.10 ₹) |
-13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
70.97 ₱ (102.68 ₹) |
56.08 ₱ (81.14 ₹) |
-21.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
37.72 ₱ (54.57 ₹) |
19.44 ₱ (28.13 ₹) |
-48.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
66.78 ₱ (96.62 ₹) |
28.80 ₱ (41.66 ₹) |
-56.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
40.41 ₱ (58.47 ₹) |
13.65 ₱ (19.75 ₹) |
-66.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
51.60 ₱ (74.65 ₹) |
9.50 ₱ (13.75 ₹) |
-81.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
64.88 ₱ (93.87 ₹) |
10.64 ₱ (15.39 ₹) |
-83.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
77.51 ₱ (112.14 ₹) |
32.05 ₱ (46.38 ₹) |
-58.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
40.72 ₱ (58.92 ₹) |
20.08 ₱ (29.05 ₹) |
-50.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
377.50 ₱ (546.17 ₹) |
518.38 ₱ (750.00 ₹) |
+37.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
65.50 ₱ (94.77 ₹) |
109.21 ₱ (158.01 ₹) |
+66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
102.78 ₱ (148.70 ₹) |
179.25 ₱ (259.33 ₹) |
+74.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
150.00 ₱ (217.02 ₹) |
241.91 ₱ (350.00 ₹) |
+61.3 % |
Transportation | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₱ (21.70 ₹) |
20.74 ₱ (30.00 ₹) |
+38.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 ₱ (868.08 ₹) |
691.18 ₱ (1,000.00 ₹) |
+15.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
40.00 ₱ (57.87 ₹) |
48.38 ₱ (70.00 ₹) |
+21.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
22.53 ₱ (32.60 ₹) |
27.81 ₱ (40.23 ₹) |
+23.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₱ (217.02 ₹) |
69.12 ₱ (100.00 ₹) |
-53.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
255.38 ₱ (369.49 ₹) |
272.88 ₱ (394.81 ₹) |
+6.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,300,000.00 ₱ (1,880,844.90 ₹) |
829,414.48 ₱ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-36.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,162,835.00 ₱ (1,682,394.06 ₹) |
1,323,550.53 ₱ (1,914,917.89 ₹) |
+13.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
5,866.72 ₱ (8,488.00 ₹) |
2,424.14 ₱ (3,507.26 ₹) |
-58.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
2,106.92 ₱ (3,048.29 ₹) |
217.59 ₱ (314.81 ₹) |
-89.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,743.00 ₱ (2,521.79 ₹) |
482.50 ₱ (698.08 ₹) |
-72.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,810.29 ₱ (2,619.13 ₹) |
1,001.04 ₱ (1,448.31 ₹) |
-44.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
297.67 ₱ (430.67 ₹) |
443.62 ₱ (641.84 ₹) |
+49.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₱ (434.04 ₹) |
207.35 ₱ (300.00 ₹) |
-30.9 % |
Childcare | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
8,319.75 ₱ (12,037.05 ₹) |
4,424.96 ₱ (6,402.05 ₹) |
-46.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
295,122.72 ₱ (426,984.66 ₹) |
106,805.16 ₱ (154,526.11 ₹) |
-63.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,273.27 ₱ (3,288.98 ₹) |
1,538.10 ₱ (2,225.33 ₹) |
-32.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,352.18 ₱ (1,956.34 ₹) |
1,601.68 ₱ (2,317.31 ₹) |
+18.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,893.40 ₱ (5,632.98 ₹) |
2,608.76 ₱ (3,774.36 ₹) |
-33.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,582.43 ₱ (5,183.07 ₹) |
1,915.43 ₱ (2,771.25 ₹) |
-46.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
17,733.34 ₱ (25,656.67 ₹) |
12,069.96 ₱ (17,462.86 ₹) |
-31.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,771.52 ₱ (14,137.47 ₹) |
7,606.20 ₱ (11,004.68 ₹) |
-22.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
38,496.30 ₱ (55,696.59 ₹) |
28,391.34 ₱ (41,076.69 ₹) |
-26.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
20,219.47 ₱ (29,253.60 ₹) |
17,722.82 ₱ (25,641.44 ₹) |
-12.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
13,828.26 ₱ (20,006.78 ₹) |
10,559.52 ₱ (15,277.55 ₹) |
-23.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
7,187.90 ₱ (10,399.48 ₹) |
5,709.90 ₱ (8,261.11 ₹) |
-20.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Philippines Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
21,350.33 ₱ (30,889.73 ₹) |
35,600.87 ₱ (51,507.48 ₹) |
+66.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.25 | 8.89 | +22.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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