- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php250 (32元) | 53元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (22元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (11元) | 16元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php155 (20元) | 60元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php125 (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (7元) | 5.64元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php536 (68元) | 115元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php76 (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php54 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,547 (5,948元) | 9,872元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,097 (2,824元) | 4,679元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,227 (540元) | 428元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,264 (3,611元) | 5,568元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php15,868 (2,028元) | 3,518元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,131 (400元) | 294元 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,790 (229元) | 88元 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,887 (3,436元) | 2,285元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,926 (629元) | 634元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php305 (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (25元) | 38元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,131 (272元) | 541元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,567 (200元) | 279元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,018 (513元) | 615元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,342 (427元) | 663元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,270 (149,406元) | 143,740元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,639 (209元) | 147元 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (19元) | 25元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php426 (54元) | 38元 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php948 (121元) | 266元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (31元) | 29元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php113 (14元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php170 (22元) | 39元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php67 (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php80 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php189 (24元) | 59元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php827 (106元) | 158元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (61元) | 89元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,249 (160元) | 812元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,535 (196元) | 384元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php274 (35元) | 61元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php154 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (12元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,167 (3,344元) | 3,282元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.06元) | 1.04元 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,076 (265元) | 337元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php87 (11元) | 20元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,555 prices entered by 988 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 19% cheaper than in China
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