Cost of living in Philippines compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (Rp 60,871) | Rp 44,863 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (Rp 54,016) | Rp 54,330 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (Rp 34,500) | Rp 27,591 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (Rp 25,334) | Rp 19,917 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (Rp 33,194) | Rp 25,297 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (Rp 25,208) | Rp 18,627 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (Rp 52,205) | Rp 55,732 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (Rp 42,753) | Rp 43,429 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (Rp 28,726) | Rp 21,967 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (Rp 17,769) | Rp 34,412 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (Rp 141,025) | Rp 337,317 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (Rp 27,954) | Rp 22,207 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (Rp 19,086) | Rp 17,971 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (Rp 23,187,153) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (Rp 11,160,077) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (Rp 1,514,520) | Rp 528,780 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (Rp 8,016,441) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (Rp 4,340,730) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (Rp 835,441) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (Rp 513,184) | Rp 410,662 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (Rp 4,954,967) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (Rp 1,156,249) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (Rp 59,299) | Rp 56,742 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (Rp 61,028) | Rp 77,300 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (Rp 611,764) | Rp 624,572 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (Rp 433,363) | Rp 443,680 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (Rp 1,060,380) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (Rp 1,001,715) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (Rp 314,523,787) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (Rp 20,325) | Rp 12,273 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php705 (Rp 188,064) | Rp 150,291 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (Rp 113,672) | Rp 36,367 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (Rp 366,074) | Rp 60,467 | + 505% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (Rp 267,377) | Rp 351,050 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (Rp 54,729) | Rp 130,123 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (Rp 49,395) | Rp 21,655 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (Rp 42,175) | Rp 34,558 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (Rp 28,920) | Rp 30,035 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (Rp 26,676) | Rp 15,580 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (Rp 80,493) | Rp 88,350 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (Rp 315,957) | Rp 216,012 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (Rp 180,481) | Rp 104,481 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (Rp 430,260) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (Rp 434,492) | Rp 383,761 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (Rp 157,372) | Rp 162,937 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (Rp 44,841) | Rp 36,298 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (Rp 21,050) | Rp 40,791 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Rp 2,191) | Rp 2,029 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (Rp 740,116) | Rp 496,553 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (Rp 40,098) | Rp 35,528 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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