Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php235 (32元) | 46元 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php161 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php96 (13元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php92 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php63 (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php225 (30元) | 61元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php139 (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (14元) | 5.88元 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (7元) | 5.16元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php524 (71元) | 109元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php83 (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php45 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php52,820 (7,156元) | 9,251元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,207 (3,415元) | 4,933元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,572 (619元) | 422元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,236 (4,097元) | 5,387元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,085 (1,908元) | 2,964元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,031 (411元) | 276元 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,602 (217元) | 98元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php20,335 (2,755元) | 2,471元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,681 (634元) | 563元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php318 (43元) | 40元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php298 (40元) | 46元 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,874 (389元) | 468元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,541 (209元) | 255元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,587 (621元) | 654元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,538 (479元) | 642元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,212,360 (164,258元) | 133,798元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,251 (169元) | 147元 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php200 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php817 (111元) | 43元 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php621 (84元) | 347元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php198 (27元) | 62元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php102 (14元) | 47元 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php129 (17元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php51 (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (11元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (30元) | 71元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php848 (115元) | 179元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php537 (73元) | 99元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,122 (152元) | 1,063元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,625 (220元) | 395元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php286 (39元) | 68元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php161 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php68 (9元) | 31元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,119 (3,403元) | 3,258元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (1.01元) | 0.38元 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,160 (293元) | 340元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php94 (13元) | 22元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 15% cheaper than in China
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