Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 4.3% cheaper than Moldova overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 37.3% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 87.2% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 16.1% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 6.5% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 27.2% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.3% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 44.8% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Moldova. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, childcare, and transportation are lower in Philippines. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Moldova, you would:
pay 37.3% less for restaurants
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.37
MDL107.34
|
$3.60
₱203.23
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.65
MDL112.01
|
$3.18
₱179.49
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.89
MDL14.95
|
$0.73
₱41.24
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
MDL10.41
|
$0.40
₱22.58
|
|
pay 87.2% more for groceries
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.45
MDL7.60
|
$1.17
₱65.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.73
MDL79.62
|
$3.38
₱190.77
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.55
MDL76.69
|
$6.61
₱373.84
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.91
MDL32.16
|
$1.92
₱108.60
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.35
MDL39.60
|
$1.82
₱102.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.36
MDL6.01
|
$1.33
₱75.32
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
MDL13.48
|
$0.64
₱36.13
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.75
MDL12.60
|
$1.14
₱64.58
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.86
MDL14.48
|
$0.67
₱38.08
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
MDL5.08
|
$0.97
₱54.99
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.30
MDL5.09
|
$1.21
₱68.25
|
|
pay 16.1% less for transportation
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
MDL84.09
|
$4.22
₱238.69
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.97
MDL218.41
|
$11.49
₱649.46
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,774.44
MDL434,029.54
|
$26,375.77
₱1,490,626.52
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.49
MDL75.61
|
$2.70
₱152.53
|
|
pay 6.5% more for housing
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$10.34
MDL174.15
|
$29.28
₱1,654.92
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$453.48
MDL7,636.32
|
$242.58
₱13,709.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$380.54
MDL6,408.05
|
$157.31
₱8,890.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$170.43
MDL2,869.99
|
$81.80
₱4,623.21
|
|
pay 27.2% less for childcare
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$368.94
MDL6,212.86
|
$165.07
₱9,329.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,247.42
MDL88,364.08
|
$5,295.45
₱299,272.14
|
|
pay 1.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.25
MDL21.00
|
$1.23
₱69.54
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.42
MDL23.89
|
$2.19
₱123.62
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.77
MDL46.67
|
$2.57
₱144.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.20
MDL710.64
|
$29.66
₱1,676.04
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.82
MDL98.01
|
$5.28
₱298.41
|
|
pay 44.8% less for clothing
|
Moldova
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.93
MDL1,059.68
|
$35.44
₱2,002.79
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.50
MDL816.72
|
$22.98
₱1,298.78
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$94.60
MDL1,593.00
|
$64.92
₱3,668.68
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$124.56
MDL2,097.55
|
$60.53
₱3,420.86
|
|
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