Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (¥568) | ¥1,023 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (¥504) | ¥714 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (¥322) | ¥519 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (¥236) | ¥198 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (¥310) | ¥315 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (¥235) | ¥629 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (¥487) | ¥962 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (¥399) | ¥902 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (¥263) | ¥574 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (¥166) | ¥285 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (¥1,315) | ¥1,252 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (¥261) | ¥179 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (¥178) | ¥206 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (¥216,209) | ¥306,878 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (¥104,062) | ¥171,772 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (¥14,122) | ¥28,417 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (¥74,749) | ¥157,603 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (¥40,475) | ¥82,713 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (¥7,790) | ¥24,082 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (¥4,785) | ¥4,709 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (¥46,203) | ¥47,482 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (¥10,781) | ¥32,093 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (¥553) | ¥1,313 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (¥569) | ¥1,878 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (¥5,704) | ¥6,136 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (¥4,041) | ¥5,199 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (¥9,888) | ¥8,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (¥9,340) | ¥13,588 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (¥2,932,777) | ¥2,700,660 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (¥190) | ¥165 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 (¥1,785) | ¥10,143 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (¥1,060) | ¥2,497 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (¥3,413) | ¥1,967 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (¥2,493) | ¥5,380 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (¥510) | ¥650 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (¥461) | ¥938 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (¥393) | ¥702 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (¥270) | ¥216 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (¥249) | ¥216 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (¥751) | ¥4,060 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (¥2,946) | ¥4,579 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (¥1,683) | ¥3,600 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (¥4,012) | ¥4,000 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (¥4,051) | ¥5,999 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (¥1,467) | ¥954 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (¥418) | ¥472 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (¥196) | ¥583 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥67,950 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥20) | ¥52 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (¥6,901) | ¥9,405 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php149 (¥372) | ¥592 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,604 prices entered by 276 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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