Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php209 (26元) | 45元 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (21元) | 36元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php107 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php91 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php113 (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php78 (10元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php140 (17元) | 49元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php139 (17元) | 13元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php100 (12元) | 5.68元 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (8元) | 6元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php522 (64元) | 113元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php90 (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php60 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php74,248 (9,160元) | 13,210元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,778 (4,660元) | 7,580元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,093 (628元) | 330元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,913 (3,937元) | 6,692元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,512 (2,037元) | 4,369元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,462 (427元) | 431元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,055 (254元) | 101元 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php7,382 (911元) | 1,837元 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,285 (775元) | 521元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php347 (43元) | 29元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php362 (45元) | 47元 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,279 (281元) | 527元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,139 (141元) | 262元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,789 (467元) | 655元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,413 (421元) | 794元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,267,040 (156,307元) | 142,424元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php57 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php707 (87元) | 182元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php169 (21元) | 29元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php441 (54元) | 34元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php633 (78元) | 639元 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php234 (29元) | 21元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php141 (17元) | 26元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php160 (20元) | 29元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php77 (10元) | 11元 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php95 (12元) | 10元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php618 (76元) | 94元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php933 (115元) | 266元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php552 (68元) | 105元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (466元) | 759元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,578 (195元) | 377元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php238 (29元) | 72元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php143 (18元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (11元) | 22元 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (1,788元) | 3,037元 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (0.99元) | 0.24元 | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,415 (298元) | 418元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php122 (15元) | 30元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,189 prices entered by 308 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in China
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