Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 12.0% cheaper than Niger overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 43.9% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 37.9% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 5.6% more in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 55.0% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 32.2% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.6% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 10.9% more in Philippines
The cost of groceries, clothing, and transportation in Philippines are more expensive than in Niger. Expenses including housing, restaurants, childcare, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Niger, you would:
pay 43.9% less for restaurants
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.90
F CFA3,065
|
$3.60
₱207.69
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.80
F CFA6,129
|
$3.18
₱183.43
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.37
F CFA856
|
$0.73
₱42.15
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.61
F CFA383
|
$0.40
₱23.07
|
|
pay 37.9% more for groceries
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.51
F CFA319
|
$1.17
₱67.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.17
F CFA5,108
|
$3.38
₱194.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.54
F CFA5,336
|
$6.61
₱382.04
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.26
F CFA1,415
|
$1.92
₱110.98
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.30
F CFA2,066
|
$1.82
₱105.24
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.67
F CFA1,043
|
$1.33
₱76.98
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA371
|
$0.64
₱36.93
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.06
F CFA660
|
$1.14
₱65.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
F CFA452
|
$0.67
₱38.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
F CFA348
|
$0.97
₱56.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.26
F CFA162
|
$1.21
₱69.75
|
|
pay 5.6% more for transportation
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.45
F CFA2,158
|
$4.22
₱243.93
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.25
F CFA7,662
|
$11.49
₱663.70
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,606.70
F CFA12,258,642
|
$26,375.77
₱1,523,332.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.76
F CFA2,350
|
$2.70
₱155.88
|
|
pay 55.0% less for housing
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$46.29
F CFA28,944
|
$29.28
₱1,691.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$796.52
F CFA498,007
|
$242.58
₱14,010.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$408.47
F CFA255,388
|
$157.31
₱9,085.61
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$170.73
F CFA106,748
|
$81.80
₱4,724.65
|
|
pay 32.2% less for childcare
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$925.87
F CFA578,880
|
$165.07
₱9,533.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,493.20
F CFA2,809,272
|
$5,295.45
₱305,838.47
|
|
pay 7.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.23
F CFA766
|
$1.23
₱71.07
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.00
F CFA1,873
|
$2.19
₱126.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.45
F CFA1,532
|
$2.57
₱148.16
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.46
F CFA34,052
|
$29.66
₱1,712.81
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.08
F CFA2,554
|
$5.28
₱304.95
|
|
pay 10.9% more for clothing
|
Niger
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$35.44
₱2,046.73
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.29
F CFA28,944
|
$22.98
₱1,327.28
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$64.92
₱3,749.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$60.53
₱3,495.91
|
|
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