Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php265 (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php192 (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php137 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php94 (12元) | 17元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php118 (15元) | 20元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php119 (15元) | 10元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (41元) | 57元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (22元) | 16元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php115 (15元) | 7元 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (73元) | 129元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (13元) | 11元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php42,895 (5,416元) | 13,117元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php29,952 (3,781元) | 7,964元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,940 (624元) | 401元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php27,916 (3,524元) | 8,919元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (1,766元) | 4,611元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (593元) | 242元 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,224 (155元) | 117元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (2,212元) | 1,521元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (622元) | 661元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (45元) | 56元 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (109元) | 54元 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,577 (325元) | 491元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (196元) | 261元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (560元) | 609元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (414元) | 662元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,220 (152,666元) | 150,872元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (9元) | 9元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (175元) | 197元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (54元) | 29元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (173元) | 23元 | + 664% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php901 (114元) | 371元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (23元) | 23元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (23元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (17元) | 13元 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (36元) | 63元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (107元) | 267元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (69元) | 114元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (204元) | 1,234元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (222元) | 473元 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (39元) | 81元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php151 (19元) | 35元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (1,830元) | 3,289元 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (0.99元) | 0.24元 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (296元) | 449元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (18元) | 29元 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,925 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in China
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