Cost of living in Philippines compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (€3.75) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (€3.31) | €10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (€2.13) | €5.46 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (€1.61) | €1.25 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (€2.01) | €4.12 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (€1.50) | €3.07 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (€3.25) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (€2.75) | €2.63 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (€1.75) | €2.03 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (€1.14) | €1.03 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (€1.64) | €2.11 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (€1.16) | €1.63 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (€1,485) | €1,811 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (€745) | €1,515 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (€77) | €242 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (€495) | €1,206 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (€284) | €939 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (€42) | €203 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (€32) | €32 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (€218) | €364 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (€95) | €114 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (€4.25) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (€5.42) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (€27) | €39 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (€67) | €91 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (€62) | €121 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,265,270 (€20,858) | €26,798 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (€1.14) | €1.85 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (€13) | €64 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (€7) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (€47) | €8 | + 523% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (€15) | €74 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (€3.55) | €3.24 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (€3.71) | €2.65 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (€2.95) | €3.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (€1.38) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (€1.73) | €1.58 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (€5.12) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Philippines | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (€16) | €45 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (€60) | €177 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (€27) | €63 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (€2.82) | €3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (€1.28) | €4.06 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (€495) | €617 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (€46) | €42 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (€2.49) | €8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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