Cost of living in Philippines compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php233 (¥572) | ¥1,145 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php178 (¥436) | ¥719 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php118 (¥288) | ¥437 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php88 (¥215) | ¥211 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (¥313) | ¥282 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php88 (¥214) | ¥815 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php193 (¥473) | ¥951 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (¥362) | ¥984 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (¥270) | ¥421 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (¥169) | ¥268 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php505 (¥1,237) | ¥1,770 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (¥207) | ¥217 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php64 (¥157) | ¥225 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php66,021 (¥161,677) | ¥194,768 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php40,979 (¥100,351) | ¥126,641 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,017 (¥12,285) | ¥21,178 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,191 (¥73,933) | ¥142,258 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,569 (¥38,126) | ¥80,836 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,001 (¥9,799) | ¥13,643 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,051 (¥5,022) | ¥3,988 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php7,028 (¥17,210) | ¥59,521 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,781 (¥11,708) | ¥17,809 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php393 (¥963) | ¥665 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php3,001 (¥7,349) | ¥2,700 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,359 (¥5,777) | ¥7,941 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,228 (¥3,006) | ¥4,162 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,951 (¥9,675) | ¥7,471 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,581 (¥8,770) | ¥15,388 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,267,040 (¥3,102,814) | ¥2,576,380 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php64 (¥156) | ¥161 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php707 (¥1,731) | ¥16,725 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php293 (¥718) | ¥1,370 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php679 (¥1,662) | ¥1,955 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php725 (¥1,775) | ¥3,523 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php200 (¥490) | ¥2,205 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php108 (¥266) | ¥648 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php189 (¥462) | ¥409 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php143 (¥350) | ¥143 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (¥213) | ¥184 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php263 (¥645) | ¥3,583 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Philippines | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php933 (¥2,284) | ¥4,280 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php586 (¥1,434) | ¥3,593 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (¥9,245) | ¥20,657 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,271 (¥5,560) | ¥6,242 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php297 (¥728) | ¥1,034 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php141 (¥345) | ¥533 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php98 (¥240) | ¥526 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (¥35,488) | ¥58,872 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥20) | ¥41 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,048 (¥5,016) | ¥11,178 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php133 (¥326) | ¥554 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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