- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php239 (HK$36) | HK$91 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php173 (HK$26) | HK$38 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php101 (HK$15) | HK$49 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (HK$14) | HK$35 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php61 (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (HK$21) | HK$99 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (HK$19) | HK$29 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php488 (HK$73) | HK$162 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php77 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,905 (HK$7,023) | HK$42,840 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,576 (HK$3,380) | HK$29,225 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,803 (HK$569) | HK$1,242 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,911 (HK$4,179) | HK$27,254 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,256 (HK$2,434) | HK$18,334 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,925 (HK$438) | HK$713 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,741 (HK$261) | HK$190 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,488 (HK$3,667) | HK$4,281 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,175 (HK$775) | HK$951 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php335 (HK$50) | HK$86 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (HK$38) | HK$71 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,119 (HK$317) | HK$609 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,578 (HK$236) | HK$341 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,106 (HK$615) | HK$670 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,479 (HK$521) | HK$1,195 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,228,610 (HK$183,959) | HK$201,343 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,490 (HK$223) | HK$535 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (HK$23) | HK$61 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (HK$68) | HK$87 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php862 (HK$129) | HK$364 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php235 (HK$35) | HK$63 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php118 (HK$18) | HK$43 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php187 (HK$28) | HK$49 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php61 (HK$9) | HK$15 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (HK$27) | HK$263 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php796 (HK$119) | HK$441 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (HK$72) | HK$202 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,231 (HK$184) | HK$1,227 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,455 (HK$218) | HK$899 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (HK$41) | HK$123 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (HK$14) | HK$64 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,510 (HK$3,670) | HK$3,854 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (HK$1.21) | HK$1.13 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,030 (HK$304) | HK$889 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php91 (HK$14) | HK$59 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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