Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 20.5% more expensive than Rwanda overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.0% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 82.6% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 27.4% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 22.9% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 17.2% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.9% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 88.7% more in Philippines
The cost of clothing, groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Rwanda. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, and childcare are lower in Philippines. Notably, clothing and groceries are significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Rwanda, you would:
pay 18.0% less for restaurants
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.26
RWF4,656
|
$3.60
₱206.10
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.16
RWF8,794
|
$3.18
₱182.02
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.89
RWF1,276
|
$0.73
₱41.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
RWF672
|
$0.40
₱22.90
|
|
pay 82.6% more for groceries
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.01
RWF1,439
|
$1.17
₱66.90
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.26
RWF3,221
|
$3.38
₱193.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.66
RWF3,790
|
$6.61
₱379.12
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.67
RWF2,380
|
$1.92
₱110.13
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.19
RWF3,129
|
$1.82
₱104.43
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.38
RWF1,965
|
$1.33
₱76.39
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.52
RWF744
|
$0.64
₱36.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.86
RWF1,225
|
$1.14
₱65.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
RWF690
|
$0.67
₱38.62
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.22
RWF321
|
$0.97
₱55.77
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.33
RWF464
|
$1.21
₱69.22
|
|
pay 27.4% less for transportation
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.48
RWF6,391
|
$4.22
₱242.06
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$24.66
RWF35,177
|
$11.49
₱658.64
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,668.41
RWF29,486,406
|
$26,375.77
₱1,511,700.63
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.33
RWF17,588
|
$2.70
₱154.69
|
|
pay 22.9% more for housing
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.20
RWF37,375
|
$29.28
₱1,678.32
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$489.52
RWF698,362
|
$242.58
₱13,903.49
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$271.95
RWF387,979
|
$157.31
₱9,016.24
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$30.04
RWF42,855
|
$81.80
₱4,688.57
|
|
pay 17.2% less for childcare
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$149.39
RWF213,130
|
$165.07
₱9,461.06
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,609.00
RWF13,708,592
|
$5,295.45
₱303,503.17
|
|
pay 11.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.09
RWF1,552
|
$1.23
₱70.52
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.22
RWF3,161
|
$2.19
₱125.37
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.36
RWF3,362
|
$2.57
₱147.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.83
RWF45,408
|
$29.66
₱1,699.73
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.63
RWF5,173
|
$5.28
₱302.63
|
|
pay 88.7% more for clothing
|
Rwanda
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$16.68
RWF23,796
|
$35.44
₱2,031.10
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.76
RWF31,038
|
$22.98
₱1,317.15
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$26.59
RWF37,936
|
$64.92
₱3,720.55
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$31.43
RWF44,833
|
$60.53
₱3,469.22
|
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