Cost of living in Philippines compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php329 (Rp 97,614) | Rp 62,394 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php251 (Rp 74,478) | Rp 60,225 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php126 (Rp 37,357) | Rp 32,593 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php131 (Rp 38,856) | Rp 24,570 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (Rp 46,450) | Rp 31,337 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (Rp 41,437) | Rp 14,750 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (Rp 98,491) | Rp 72,901 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (Rp 41,499) | Rp 45,403 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (Rp 39,951) | Rp 22,376 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (Rp 24,276) | Rp 32,966 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php626 (Rp 185,745) | Rp 344,694 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (Rp 19,254) | Rp 18,943 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (Rp 14,801) | Rp 15,178 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php93,543 (Rp 27,739,078) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,632 (Rp 11,752,285) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,117 (Rp 2,407,063) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,212 (Rp 8,662,505) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (Rp 4,699,271) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,925 (Rp 1,460,498) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (Rp 500,895) | Rp 378,883 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (Rp 8,216,630) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (Rp 2,319,172) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (Rp 104,787) | Rp 91,402 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (Rp 153,004) | Rp 83,441 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (Rp 590,912) | Rp 651,126 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (Rp 470,855) | Rp 458,661 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,508 (Rp 1,336,732) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (Rp 1,112,187) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (Rp 382,982,118) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (Rp 17,976) | Rp 12,092 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (Rp 323,956) | Rp 199,904 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 410% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 410% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (Rp 198,599) | Rp 22,456 | + 784% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php991 (Rp 293,793) | Rp 96,147 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (Rp 5,337,689) | Rp 264,826 | + 1916% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (Rp 65,814) | Rp 66,604 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (Rp 65,917) | Rp 26,592 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (Rp 81,707) | Rp 33,023 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (Rp 25,391) | Rp 27,953 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (Rp 30,535) | Rp 21,349 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php272 (Rp 80,650) | Rp 84,361 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (Rp 327,025) | Rp 261,890 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (Rp 245,925) | Rp 96,262 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (Rp 1,107,867) | Rp 496,791 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,878 (Rp 557,000) | Rp 397,663 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (Rp 123,247) | Rp 149,637 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php190 (Rp 56,230) | Rp 38,785 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (Rp 50,185) | Rp 50,891 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (Rp 15,577,036) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (Rp 10,135) | Rp 2,388 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,422 (Rp 718,147) | Rp 433,566 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (Rp 52,190) | Rp 43,715 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 818 prices entered by 148 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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