Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (37元) | 54元 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (14元) | 14元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (12元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (27元) | 56元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (20元) | 13元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (13元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (8元) | 6元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (54元) | 109元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (11元) | 9元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (8元) | 10元 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (7,087元) | 7,537元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (3,570元) | 4,597元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (710元) | 416元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (4,313元) | 6,994元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (2,323元) | 3,863元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (323元) | 264元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (218元) | 87元 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (1,815元) | 2,180元 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (778元) | 614元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (38元) | 46元 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (37元) | 45元 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (302元) | 370元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (177元) | 226元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (613元) | 582元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (538元) | 519元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (153,405元) | 160,747元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (6元) | 6元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (191元) | 177元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (26元) | 29元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (107元) | 35元 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (78元) | 488元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (41元) | 31元 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (21元) | 33元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (11元) | 10元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (41元) | 86元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (115元) | 195元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (68元) | 95元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (297元) | 996元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (284元) | 413元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (33元) | 71元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (22元) | 34元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (12元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (2,571元) | 3,170元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.02元) | 0.55元 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (224元) | 370元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (15元) | 22元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in China
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