- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php257 (RM20) | RM16 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (RM13) | RM14 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 (RM8) | RM7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (RM6) | RM7 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (RM7) | RM7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (RM4.76) | RM4.52 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (RM11) | RM22 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php130 (RM10) | RM9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (RM7) | RM3.95 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (RM3.99) | RM10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (RM39) | RM78 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (RM5.93) | RM3.97 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (RM4.17) | RM3.12 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,675 (RM3,518) | RM3,051 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,658 (RM1,784) | RM1,712 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,892 (RM307) | RM221 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,459 (RM2,241) | RM1,982 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,193 (RM1,275) | RM1,225 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,974 (RM234) | RM172 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,801 (RM142) | RM127 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,553 (RM1,934) | RM1,613 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,027 (RM396) | RM438 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (RM25) | RM19 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php221 (RM17) | RM24 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,110 (RM166) | RM247 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (RM122) | RM149 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,124 (RM325) | RM278 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,416 (RM269) | RM300 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,165,240 (RM91,767) | RM134,428 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (RM4.06) | RM2.24 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,549 (RM122) | RM137 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (RM12) | RM18 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (RM36) | RM29 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php865 (RM68) | RM63 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (RM19) | RM21 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (RM9) | RM10 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php181 (RM14) | RM14 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (RM5.11) | RM5.55 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (RM7) | RM5.31 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php185 (RM15) | RM34 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php828 (RM65) | RM77 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (RM38) | RM32 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,229 (RM97) | RM227 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,495 (RM118) | RM144 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (RM21) | RM31 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (RM12) | RM14 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (RM7) | RM17 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,671 (RM2,022) | RM1,823 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (RM0.65) | RM0.55 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,992 (RM157) | RM155 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (RM7) | RM17 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,251 prices entered by 846 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia
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