Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php266 (36元) | 50元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php167 (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (15元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php100 (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php77 (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php184 (25元) | 56元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (20元) | 12元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php93 (13元) | 6元 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php59 (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php400 (54元) | 91元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (11元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (8元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,968 (7,278元) | 7,221元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php27,722 (3,739元) | 4,585元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,694 (768元) | 451元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,003 (4,720元) | 6,526元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,084 (2,439元) | 3,490元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,692 (363元) | 300元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,671 (225元) | 78元 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,761 (2,126元) | 1,937元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,329 (854元) | 630元 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php293 (40元) | 46元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php243 (33元) | 47元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,385 (322元) | 388元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,355 (183元) | 221元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,126 (556元) | 541元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,294 (579元) | 505元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,190,930 (160,607元) | 142,791元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (7元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,493 (201元) | 191元 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php280 (38元) | 29元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php977 (132元) | 37元 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php559 (75元) | 372元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php255 (34元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php141 (19元) | 38元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php163 (22元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (12元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (11元) | 10元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php305 (41元) | 69元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php914 (123元) | 184元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php529 (71元) | 90元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php6,140 (828元) | 804元 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,903 (257元) | 413元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php231 (31元) | 70元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (21元) | 33元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php85 (12元) | 31元 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,570 (3,448元) | 3,170元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.06元) | 0.55元 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,779 (240元) | 395元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (16元) | 22元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.13486
CNY
/
PHP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,048 prices entered by 452 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 82% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Angola is 44% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in China