Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 1.4% more expensive than Batumi.
- Restaurants
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pay 36.8% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 55.8% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 3.3% more in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 3.1% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 40.8% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 17.5% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 39.2% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, childcare, transportation, and housing in Philippines are more expensive than in Batumi. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Batumi, you would:
pay 36.8% less for restaurants
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.46
GEL23.17
|
$3.60
₱200.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.35
GEL20.15
|
$3.18
₱177.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.87
GEL2.39
|
$0.73
₱40.72
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
GEL1.31
|
$0.40
₱22.29
|
|
pay 55.8% more for groceries
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.66
GEL1.80
|
$1.17
₱65.14
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.43
GEL12.14
|
$3.38
₱188.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.15
GEL19.60
|
$6.61
₱369.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.28
GEL6.25
|
$1.92
₱107.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.75
GEL7.53
|
$1.82
₱101.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.56
GEL1.53
|
$1.33
₱74.38
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
GEL1.96
|
$0.64
₱35.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
GEL2.01
|
$1.14
₱63.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
GEL1.91
|
$0.67
₱37.60
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
GEL0.83
|
$0.97
₱54.30
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.38
GEL1.05
|
$1.21
₱67.39
|
|
pay 3.3% more for transportation
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.48
GEL12.28
|
$4.22
₱235.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.87
GEL35.26
|
$11.49
₱641.28
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$14,522.06
GEL39,790.44
|
$26,375.77
₱1,471,860.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.61
GEL15.36
|
$2.70
₱150.61
|
|
pay 3.1% more for housing
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$18.02
GEL49.37
|
$29.28
₱1,634.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$529.98
GEL1,452.15
|
$242.58
₱13,537.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$369.98
GEL1,013.75
|
$157.31
₱8,778.62
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$50.63
GEL138.74
|
$81.80
₱4,565.00
|
|
pay 40.8% more for childcare
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$220.59
GEL604.41
|
$165.07
₱9,211.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,562.50
GEL7,021.25
|
$5,295.45
₱295,504.40
|
|
pay 17.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.47
GEL4.03
|
$1.23
₱68.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.68
GEL7.34
|
$2.19
₱122.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.94
GEL8.06
|
$2.57
₱143.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.29
GEL126.83
|
$29.66
₱1,654.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.51
GEL15.11
|
$5.28
₱294.65
|
|
pay 39.2% less for clothing
|
Batumi
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.09
GEL164.64
|
$35.44
₱1,977.57
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.60
GEL105.77
|
$22.98
₱1,282.43
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$106.88
GEL292.85
|
$64.92
₱3,622.49
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$94.36
GEL258.55
|
$60.53
₱3,377.79
|
|
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