Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 0.7% cheaper than Brazil overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 34.0% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 53.8% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 20.6% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 23.4% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 28.4% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.7% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 15.0% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Brazil. Expenses including restaurants, childcare, transportation, and clothing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Brazil, you would:
pay 34.0% less for restaurants
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.09
R$31.56
|
$3.60
₱208.27
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.99
R$37.09
|
$3.18
₱183.94
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
R$6.11
|
$0.73
₱42.27
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.60
R$3.74
|
$0.40
₱23.14
|
|
pay 53.8% more for groceries
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
R$8.41
|
$1.17
₱67.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.98
R$24.63
|
$3.38
₱195.51
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.44
R$21.32
|
$6.61
₱383.12
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.87
R$11.58
|
$1.92
₱111.29
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
R$9.45
|
$1.82
₱105.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.81
R$5.03
|
$1.33
₱77.19
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.53
R$3.27
|
$0.64
₱37.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.45
R$2.81
|
$1.14
₱66.18
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
R$3.91
|
$0.67
₱39.03
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.49
R$3.03
|
$0.97
₱56.36
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.46
R$2.85
|
$1.21
₱69.95
|
|
pay 20.6% less for transportation
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.67
R$22.71
|
$4.22
₱244.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.48
R$244.59
|
$11.49
₱665.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,264.28
R$119,356.65
|
$26,375.77
₱1,527,631.62
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.39
R$45.79
|
$2.70
₱156.32
|
|
pay 23.4% more for housing
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.79
R$110.23
|
$29.28
₱1,696.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$286.10
R$1,772.62
|
$242.58
₱14,050.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$200.36
R$1,241.40
|
$157.31
₱9,111.26
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.32
R$305.56
|
$81.80
₱4,737.98
|
|
pay 28.4% less for childcare
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$259.04
R$1,604.93
|
$165.07
₱9,560.77
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,658.88
R$41,256.78
|
$5,295.45
₱306,701.63
|
|
pay 15.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.55
R$9.62
|
$1.23
₱71.27
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.55
R$9.62
|
$2.19
₱126.69
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.94
R$12.03
|
$2.57
₱148.58
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.85
R$135.39
|
$29.66
₱1,717.64
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.84
R$36.17
|
$5.28
₱305.81
|
|
pay 15.0% less for clothing
|
Brazil
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.13
R$267.21
|
$35.44
₱2,052.51
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.67
R$245.79
|
$22.98
₱1,331.03
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.89
R$433.02
|
$64.92
₱3,759.75
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.60
R$350.66
|
$60.53
₱3,505.78
|
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