Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php225 (¥478) | ¥1,001 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php166 (¥353) | ¥722 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (¥201) | ¥446 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (¥183) | ¥214 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (¥194) | ¥289 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php65 (¥139) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php216 (¥459) | ¥1,246 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php124 (¥264) | ¥640 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (¥207) | ¥381 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (¥110) | ¥260 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php440 (¥935) | ¥1,652 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php82 (¥173) | ¥221 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (¥94) | ¥277 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php54,846 (¥116,602) | ¥212,128 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php24,188 (¥51,424) | ¥121,270 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,053 (¥10,742) | ¥15,948 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,600 (¥65,056) | ¥127,445 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,599 (¥35,290) | ¥86,552 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,080 (¥6,549) | ¥11,000 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,560 (¥3,317) | ¥3,835 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,862 (¥40,101) | ¥39,892 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,974 (¥10,574) | ¥10,465 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php307 (¥652) | ¥749 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php296 (¥629) | ¥2,162 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,525 (¥5,368) | ¥6,528 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,414 (¥3,006) | ¥4,644 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,425 (¥9,407) | ¥7,685 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,636 (¥7,730) | ¥13,013 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,204,170 (¥2,560,069) | ¥2,936,380 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (¥109) | ¥142 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,051 (¥4,360) | ¥9,348 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php214 (¥455) | ¥1,406 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php577 (¥1,226) | ¥929 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php671 (¥1,426) | ¥8,740 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php265 (¥563) | ¥554 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php119 (¥254) | ¥669 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php140 (¥298) | ¥525 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php64 (¥137) | ¥206 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php65 (¥138) | ¥238 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (¥473) | ¥2,654 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php856 (¥1,821) | ¥3,275 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php543 (¥1,154) | ¥3,323 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,207 (¥2,566) | ¥16,766 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,392 (¥2,960) | ¥5,924 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php312 (¥663) | ¥806 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php175 (¥371) | ¥520 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php77 (¥164) | ¥510 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php26,694 (¥56,752) | ¥47,417 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (¥16) | ¥26 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (¥4,336) | ¥8,220 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php105 (¥224) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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