Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 9.9% more expensive than Kiev.
- Restaurants
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pay 20.2% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 87.4% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 12.2% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 76.2% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 42.0% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.8% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 36.9% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Kiev. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Philippines. Notably, groceries and housing are significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Kiev, you would:
pay 20.2% less for restaurants
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.22
UAH298.44
|
$3.60
₱205.63
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.02
UAH248.70
|
$3.18
₱181.61
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
UAH25.63
|
$0.73
₱41.73
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.40
UAH16.68
|
$0.40
₱22.84
|
|
pay 87.4% more for groceries
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.76
UAH31.28
|
$1.17
₱66.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.34
UAH179.26
|
$3.38
₱193.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.03
UAH166.33
|
$6.61
₱378.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.57
UAH64.80
|
$1.92
₱109.88
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.92
UAH79.46
|
$1.82
₱104.19
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.34
UAH13.93
|
$1.33
₱76.22
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
UAH29.02
|
$0.64
₱36.56
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.72
UAH29.56
|
$1.14
₱65.34
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
UAH37.41
|
$0.67
₱38.53
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.29
UAH11.92
|
$0.97
₱55.64
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.31
UAH12.77
|
$1.21
₱69.06
|
|
pay 12.2% less for transportation
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.14
UAH212.54
|
$4.22
₱241.51
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$9.39
UAH387.97
|
$11.49
₱657.13
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,545.46
UAH1,261,883.21
|
$26,375.77
₱1,508,245.59
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.48
UAH185.03
|
$2.70
₱154.33
|
|
pay 76.2% more for housing
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$5.76
UAH237.84
|
$29.28
₱1,674.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$582.58
UAH24,067.23
|
$242.58
₱13,871.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$351.09
UAH14,503.94
|
$157.31
₱8,995.63
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$74.50
UAH3,077.59
|
$81.80
₱4,677.85
|
|
pay 42.0% less for childcare
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$373.81
UAH15,442.83
|
$165.07
₱9,439.44
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,372.61
UAH304,574.54
|
$5,295.45
₱302,809.51
|
|
pay 16.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.20
UAH49.74
|
$1.23
₱70.36
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.45
UAH60.04
|
$2.19
₱125.08
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.38
UAH98.48
|
$2.57
₱146.69
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.96
UAH1,072.57
|
$29.66
₱1,695.85
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.82
UAH198.96
|
$5.28
₱301.93
|
|
pay 36.9% less for clothing
|
Kiev
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.82
UAH2,760.34
|
$35.44
₱2,026.46
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.62
UAH1,554.31
|
$22.98
₱1,314.13
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.04
UAH3,761.05
|
$64.92
₱3,712.04
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$90.26
UAH3,728.72
|
$60.53
₱3,461.29
|
|
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