Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (¥658) | ¥1,019 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (¥554) | ¥764 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (¥354) | ¥514 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (¥301) | ¥215 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (¥290) | ¥319 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (¥238) | ¥625 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (¥481) | ¥1,190 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (¥452) | ¥545 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (¥280) | ¥410 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (¥173) | ¥292 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (¥1,067) | ¥1,440 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (¥235) | ¥204 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (¥142) | ¥176 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (¥101,728) | ¥221,430 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (¥81,876) | ¥111,860 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (¥15,218) | ¥20,251 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (¥72,109) | ¥190,034 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (¥43,755) | ¥84,192 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (¥9,947) | ¥28,514 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (¥3,151) | ¥3,357 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (¥55,690) | ¥52,125 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (¥14,333) | ¥15,714 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (¥1,164) | ¥1,018 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (¥2,031) | ¥1,314 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (¥6,113) | ¥8,530 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (¥4,229) | ¥4,983 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (¥11,145) | ¥9,702 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (¥9,842) | ¥11,426 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (¥3,549,814) | ¥2,882,200 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (¥162) | ¥170 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (¥2,179) | ¥9,799 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (¥584) | ¥1,555 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (¥1,430) | ¥2,993 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (¥4,390) | ¥6,000 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (¥691) | ¥1,706 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (¥443) | ¥842 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (¥560) | ¥600 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (¥218) | ¥192 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (¥234) | ¥203 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (¥749) | ¥4,236 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (¥1,713) | ¥5,211 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (¥1,622) | ¥3,676 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (¥53,792) | ¥4,122 | + 1205% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (¥4,180) | ¥8,391 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (¥1,151) | ¥961 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (¥453) | ¥499 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (¥201) | ¥656 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (¥53,684) | ¥51,754 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥22) | ¥52 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (¥6,738) | ¥8,705 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (¥417) | ¥564 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,347 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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