- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php239 (Rp 64,651) | Rp 65,531 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php173 (Rp 46,804) | Rp 49,511 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php101 (Rp 27,287) | Rp 30,885 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (Rp 22,382) | Rp 18,934 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (Rp 25,148) | Rp 22,695 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php61 (Rp 16,378) | Rp 14,388 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (Rp 37,971) | Rp 60,646 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (Rp 34,483) | Rp 37,954 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (Rp 22,576) | Rp 18,653 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (Rp 13,578) | Rp 31,286 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php488 (Rp 131,781) | Rp 371,771 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php77 (Rp 20,863) | Rp 18,926 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (Rp 14,195) | Rp 15,260 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,905 (Rp 12,669,844) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,576 (Rp 6,098,085) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,803 (Rp 1,027,293) | Rp 887,496 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,911 (Rp 7,539,175) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,256 (Rp 4,390,852) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,925 (Rp 790,135) | Rp 667,380 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,741 (Rp 470,194) | Rp 252,522 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,488 (Rp 6,614,599) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,175 (Rp 1,397,734) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php335 (Rp 90,430) | Rp 59,625 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (Rp 68,015) | Rp 55,089 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,119 (Rp 572,379) | Rp 659,239 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,578 (Rp 426,184) | Rp 428,524 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,106 (Rp 1,109,208) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,479 (Rp 939,648) | Rp 936,471 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,228,610 (Rp 331,865,786) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (Rp 13,895) | Rp 8,791 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,490 (Rp 402,422) | Rp 382,650 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (Rp 41,172) | Rp 24,611 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (Rp 123,468) | Rp 90,441 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php862 (Rp 232,853) | Rp 332,164 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php235 (Rp 63,584) | Rp 45,296 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php118 (Rp 31,974) | Rp 23,390 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php187 (Rp 50,434) | Rp 32,514 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php61 (Rp 16,598) | Rp 15,188 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (Rp 22,775) | Rp 12,682 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (Rp 48,716) | Rp 81,236 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php796 (Rp 214,925) | Rp 211,083 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (Rp 129,354) | Rp 98,679 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,231 (Rp 332,530) | Rp 460,234 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,455 (Rp 392,914) | Rp 497,062 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (Rp 73,162) | Rp 118,309 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (Rp 42,588) | Rp 45,661 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (Rp 24,702) | Rp 54,748 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,510 (Rp 6,620,515) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Rp 2,191) | Rp 1,846 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,030 (Rp 548,395) | Rp 521,125 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php91 (Rp 24,702) | Rp 24,789 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
270.115
IDR
/
PHP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,805 prices entered by 718 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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