Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 13.0% cheaper than Bulgaria overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 50.5% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 25.9% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 35.6% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 23.7% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 26.1% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.1% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 19.2% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries and housing in Philippines are more expensive than in Bulgaria. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Bulgaria, you would:
pay 50.5% less for restaurants
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.86
BGN15.90
|
$3.60
₱206.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.63
BGN13.69
|
$3.18
₱182.05
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.19
BGN2.14
|
$0.73
₱41.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
BGN1.32
|
$0.40
₱22.90
|
|
pay 25.9% more for groceries
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.88
BGN1.58
|
$1.17
₱66.91
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.65
BGN8.35
|
$3.38
₱193.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.10
BGN10.95
|
$6.61
₱379.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.94
BGN5.28
|
$1.92
₱110.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.15
BGN5.66
|
$1.82
₱104.45
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
BGN1.22
|
$1.33
₱76.40
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.84
BGN1.51
|
$0.64
₱36.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
BGN1.31
|
$1.14
₱65.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.97
BGN1.75
|
$0.67
₱38.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.47
BGN0.85
|
$0.97
₱55.78
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.49
BGN0.89
|
$1.21
₱69.23
|
|
pay 35.6% less for transportation
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.44
BGN9.77
|
$4.22
₱242.10
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.97
BGN41.24
|
$11.49
₱658.73
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,917.67
BGN53,727.05
|
$26,375.77
₱1,511,911.71
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$6.49
BGN11.66
|
$2.70
₱154.71
|
|
pay 23.7% more for housing
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.17
BGN21.85
|
$29.28
₱1,678.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$301.56
BGN541.55
|
$242.58
₱13,905.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$232.85
BGN418.16
|
$157.31
₱9,017.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.06
BGN138.39
|
$81.80
₱4,689.22
|
|
pay 26.1% less for childcare
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$365.01
BGN655.49
|
$165.07
₱9,462.38
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,166.80
BGN9,278.70
|
$5,295.45
₱303,545.55
|
|
pay 9.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.83
BGN3.28
|
$1.23
₱70.53
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.76
BGN3.15
|
$2.19
₱125.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.23
BGN5.80
|
$2.57
₱147.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.54
BGN51.25
|
$29.66
₱1,699.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.67
BGN11.97
|
$5.28
₱302.67
|
|
pay 19.2% less for clothing
|
Bulgaria
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.59
BGN80.08
|
$35.44
₱2,031.39
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.98
BGN52.04
|
$22.98
₱1,317.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.86
BGN136.23
|
$64.92
₱3,721.06
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$76.78
BGN137.88
|
$60.53
₱3,469.70
|
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