Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (¥597) | ¥981 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php170 (¥390) | ¥700 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php116 (¥265) | ¥414 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (¥196) | ¥205 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php108 (¥247) | ¥251 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php81 (¥185) | ¥655 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php235 (¥539) | ¥964 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php155 (¥356) | ¥741 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php94 (¥215) | ¥391 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (¥144) | ¥300 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php424 (¥972) | ¥1,420 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (¥193) | ¥178 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (¥149) | ¥217 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php49,245 (¥112,885) | ¥299,320 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,200 (¥57,766) | ¥164,446 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,207 (¥11,937) | ¥21,056 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,085 (¥71,257) | ¥150,152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,708 (¥36,008) | ¥78,123 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,926 (¥6,706) | ¥11,902 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,643 (¥3,767) | ¥4,118 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php12,713 (¥29,142) | ¥70,060 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,839 (¥13,384) | ¥12,705 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php332 (¥760) | ¥794 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (¥642) | ¥2,406 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,543 (¥5,828) | ¥7,319 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,648 (¥3,778) | ¥4,417 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,079 (¥9,351) | ¥8,375 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,054 (¥9,293) | ¥13,139 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php945,687 (¥2,167,804) | ¥2,627,120 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (¥110) | ¥135 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,745 (¥4,000) | ¥10,272 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (¥454) | ¥1,148 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (¥1,706) | ¥1,229 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (¥1,299) | ¥5,176 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (¥700) | ¥803 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (¥332) | ¥611 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (¥356) | ¥528 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (¥194) | ¥152 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (¥197) | ¥258 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (¥709) | ¥3,156 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (¥2,034) | ¥3,672 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (¥1,147) | ¥3,638 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (¥4,487) | ¥16,372 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (¥5,146) | ¥6,066 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (¥570) | ¥1,131 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php152 (¥347) | ¥435 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (¥203) | ¥548 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php12,315 (¥28,229) | ¥55,862 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php11 (¥25) | ¥53 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,551 (¥3,555) | ¥9,625 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (¥267) | ¥530 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,130 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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