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Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php235 (¥493) | ¥1,019 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (¥357) | ¥714 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php103 (¥215) | ¥466 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php84 (¥175) | ¥199 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (¥198) | ¥272 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (¥126) | ¥653 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php139 (¥292) | ¥890 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php127 (¥266) | ¥621 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php81 (¥170) | ¥427 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (¥107) | ¥261 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php495 (¥1,037) | ¥1,550 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php78 (¥164) | ¥210 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (¥112) | ¥200 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php48,588 (¥101,790) | ¥238,838 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,297 (¥48,807) | ¥120,252 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,691 (¥7,733) | ¥23,358 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,940 (¥60,628) | ¥123,093 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,070 (¥33,667) | ¥84,293 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,801 (¥5,868) | ¥11,955 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,735 (¥3,635) | ¥4,050 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,273 (¥55,040) | ¥61,346 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,153 (¥10,795) | ¥15,579 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php317 (¥665) | ¥745 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php248 (¥519) | ¥1,601 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,141 (¥4,486) | ¥6,784 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,568 (¥3,285) | ¥4,071 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,145 (¥8,684) | ¥8,377 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,438 (¥7,203) | ¥12,050 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,630 (¥2,450,325) | ¥2,782,080 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php53 (¥110) | ¥146 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,416 (¥2,967) | ¥13,003 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php157 (¥328) | ¥1,232 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php471 (¥987) | ¥1,175 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php813 (¥1,703) | ¥4,451 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php191 (¥399) | ¥672 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (¥232) | ¥735 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (¥387) | ¥471 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php62 (¥130) | ¥143 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php83 (¥174) | ¥221 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (¥420) | ¥2,643 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php817 (¥1,711) | ¥4,236 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (¥1,005) | ¥3,338 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,250 (¥2,619) | ¥10,379 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,452 (¥3,041) | ¥8,199 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php272 (¥570) | ¥943 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (¥328) | ¥487 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php90 (¥189) | ¥532 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,578 (¥51,490) | ¥53,054 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥17) | ¥57 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,122 (¥4,445) | ¥9,945 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php92 (¥193) | ¥472 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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