- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | Php257 (¥550) | ¥1,054 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (¥364) | ¥698 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (¥212) | ¥436 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (¥172) | ¥205 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (¥199) | ¥285 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (¥129) | ¥777 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (¥308) | ¥910 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php130 (¥277) | ¥697 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (¥176) | ¥414 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (¥108) | ¥265 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (¥1,069) | ¥1,538 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (¥161) | ¥203 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (¥113) | ¥198 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php43,601 (¥93,101) | ¥231,808 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,565 (¥48,182) | ¥125,591 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,040 (¥8,627) | ¥21,159 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,629 (¥61,131) | ¥113,754 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,190 (¥34,569) | ¥74,885 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,834 (¥6,052) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,783 (¥3,808) | ¥4,134 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,759 (¥52,868) | ¥55,558 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (¥10,735) | ¥16,830 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (¥687) | ¥693 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (¥471) | ¥1,932 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (¥4,506) | ¥6,829 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (¥3,309) | ¥4,215 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (¥8,806) | ¥8,321 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (¥7,294) | ¥13,972 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,165,240 (¥2,488,133) | ¥2,590,890 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (¥110) | ¥145 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,549 (¥3,308) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (¥325) | ¥1,278 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (¥976) | ¥1,016 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (¥1,846) | ¥3,622 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (¥519) | ¥630 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (¥238) | ¥707 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php181 (¥387) | ¥455 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (¥139) | ¥137 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (¥180) | ¥217 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php185 (¥394) | ¥2,939 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php828 (¥1,769) | ¥3,981 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (¥1,026) | ¥3,365 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (¥2,625) | ¥14,181 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,495 (¥3,193) | ¥7,768 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (¥578) | ¥880 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (¥337) | ¥487 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (¥190) | ¥560 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,671 (¥54,815) | ¥49,094 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥18) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,992 (¥4,253) | ¥10,296 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (¥191) | ¥468 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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