Cost of living in Philippines compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (Rp 81,108) | Rp 48,924 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (Rp 51,497) | Rp 55,115 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (Rp 33,703) | Rp 32,165 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (Rp 25,217) | Rp 20,667 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (Rp 30,929) | Rp 25,337 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (Rp 25,280) | Rp 17,064 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (Rp 59,856) | Rp 61,721 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (Rp 44,859) | Rp 37,576 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (Rp 28,517) | Rp 19,651 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (Rp 18,313) | Rp 33,333 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (Rp 117,764) | Rp 374,037 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (Rp 24,541) | Rp 18,761 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Rp 17,701) | Rp 18,326 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (Rp 15,571,675) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (Rp 7,843,885) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (Rp 1,560,905) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (Rp 9,476,228) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (Rp 5,105,132) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (Rp 709,166) | Rp 979,539 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (Rp 479,962) | Rp 329,516 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (Rp 3,987,042) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (Rp 1,710,001) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (Rp 82,663) | Rp 66,640 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (Rp 81,830) | Rp 68,439 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (Rp 663,373) | Rp 680,041 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (Rp 388,461) | Rp 424,371 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (Rp 1,346,409) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (Rp 1,183,101) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (Rp 337,076,676) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (Rp 14,148) | Rp 8,926 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (Rp 419,719) | Rp 228,023 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (Rp 57,876) | Rp 23,270 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (Rp 236,115) | Rp 59,151 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (Rp 171,904) | Rp 256,292 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (Rp 89,191) | Rp 80,956 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (Rp 44,052) | Rp 22,650 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (Rp 45,384) | Rp 44,295 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (Rp 24,772) | Rp 22,030 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Rp 25,042) | Rp 12,336 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (Rp 90,277) | Rp 89,053 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (Rp 253,049) | Rp 176,169 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (Rp 148,792) | Rp 105,763 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (Rp 651,568) | Rp 650,328 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (Rp 624,900) | Rp 361,319 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (Rp 72,649) | Rp 133,391 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (Rp 47,273) | Rp 36,857 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (Rp 25,499) | Rp 48,318 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (Rp 5,648,409) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Rp 2,248) | Rp 1,787 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (Rp 493,122) | Rp 604,695 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (Rp 33,682) | Rp 28,321 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,249 prices entered by 355 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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