- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php249 (元30) | 元54 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php159 (元19) | 元33 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (元12) | 元16 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (元10) | 元16 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php88 (元11) | 元15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php64 (元8) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php158 (元19) | 元64 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php120 (元14) | 元14 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php78 (元9) | 元7 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (元6) | 元5.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php448 (元54) | 元107 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php65 (元8) | 元8 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (元5.83) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php43,591 (元5,258) | 元10,386 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,213 (元2,800) | 元5,355 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,018 (元485) | 元443 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php26,478 (元3,194) | 元5,264 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php13,646 (元1,646) | 元3,950 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,006 (元363) | 元323 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,824 (元220) | 元98 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php28,224 (元3,404) | 元2,433 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,087 (元493) | 元691 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php304 (元37) | 元42 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php323 (元39) | 元34 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,117 (元255) | 元559 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,525 (元184) | 元275 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,940 (元475) | 元644 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,084 (元372) | 元711 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,306,870 (元157,621) | 元146,954 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php46 (元5.52) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,557 (元188) | 元158 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php136 (元16) | 元26 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php546 (元66) | 元37 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php857 (元103) | 元418 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php340 (元41) | 元34 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (元12) | 元41 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php127 (元15) | 元35 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php66 (元8) | 元10 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php77 (元9) | 元11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php216 (元26) | 元64 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php754 (元91) | 元166 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php482 (元58) | 元98 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,089 (元131) | 元846 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,555 (元188) | 元405 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php228 (元27) | 元66 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php155 (元19) | 元34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php68 (元8) | 元35 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,265 (元3,168) | 元3,272 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (元0.93) | 元8 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,903 (元229) | 元413 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php78 (元9) | 元20 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,871 prices entered by 1,048 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in China
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