Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 21.0% more expensive than Belarus overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 18.8% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 2.2 times more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 17.6% more in Philippines
- Housing
-
pay 66.7% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 35.4% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.6% more in Philippines
- Clothing
-
pay 32.9% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Philippines are more expensive than in Belarus. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Philippines. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Belarus, you would:
pay 18.8% less for restaurants
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.05
BYN26.33
|
$3.60
₱200.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.72
BYN15.45
|
$3.18
₱177.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.63
BYN2.04
|
$0.73
₱40.72
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.41
BYN1.36
|
$0.40
₱22.29
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for groceries
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.58
BYN1.89
|
$1.17
₱65.14
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.92
BYN9.56
|
$3.38
₱188.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.52
BYN8.25
|
$6.61
₱369.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.23
BYN4.02
|
$1.92
₱107.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.62
BYN5.30
|
$1.82
₱101.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.47
BYN1.55
|
$1.33
₱74.38
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.72
BYN2.37
|
$0.64
₱35.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.74
BYN2.44
|
$1.14
₱63.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.87
BYN2.85
|
$0.67
₱37.60
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.20
BYN0.66
|
$0.97
₱54.30
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.25
BYN0.83
|
$1.21
₱67.39
|
|
pay 17.6% more for transportation
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.81
BYN9.19
|
$4.22
₱235.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.76
BYN41.75
|
$11.49
₱641.28
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$16,579.62
BYN54,233.57
|
$26,375.77
₱1,471,860.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.80
BYN12.44
|
$2.70
₱150.61
|
|
pay 66.7% more for housing
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$10.23
BYN33.48
|
$29.28
₱1,634.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$263.08
BYN860.55
|
$242.58
₱13,537.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$174.05
BYN569.33
|
$157.31
₱8,778.62
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.27
BYN134.99
|
$81.80
₱4,565.00
|
|
pay 35.4% less for childcare
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$301.44
BYN986.03
|
$165.07
₱9,211.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,103.87
BYN23,237.47
|
$5,295.45
₱295,504.40
|
|
pay 30.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.12
BYN3.65
|
$1.23
₱68.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.48
BYN4.84
|
$2.19
₱122.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.64
BYN5.37
|
$2.57
₱143.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.35
BYN102.56
|
$29.66
₱1,654.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.68
BYN12.02
|
$5.28
₱294.65
|
|
pay 32.9% less for clothing
|
Belarus
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$59.42
BYN194.38
|
$35.44
₱1,977.57
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.14
BYN121.48
|
$22.98
₱1,282.43
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.71
BYN283.63
|
$64.92
₱3,622.49
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$84.07
BYN275.00
|
$60.53
₱3,377.79
|
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