- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php257 (34元) | 53元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (12元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (19元) | 59元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php130 (17元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (11元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (7元) | 5.68元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (65元) | 115元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,675 (5,821元) | 9,872元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,658 (2,952元) | 4,507元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,892 (507元) | 446元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,459 (3,708元) | 5,613元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,193 (2,110元) | 3,570元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,974 (387元) | 321元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,801 (235元) | 84元 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,553 (3,199元) | 2,160元 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (655元) | 681元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (42元) | 38元 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (29元) | 39元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (275元) | 570元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (202元) | 261元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (537元) | 611元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (445元) | 694元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,165,240 (151,822元) | 143,344元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,549 (202元) | 151元 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (20元) | 26元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (60元) | 31元 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (113元) | 364元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (32元) | 29元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (15元) | 35元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php181 (24元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (8元) | 10元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (11元) | 13元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php185 (24元) | 60元 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php828 (108元) | 155元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (63元) | 87元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (160元) | 797元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,495 (195元) | 379元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (35元) | 60元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (12元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,671 (3,345元) | 3,290元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.07元) | 1.00元 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,992 (259元) | 302元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,591 prices entered by 952 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in China
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