- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php256 (RM20) | RM17 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (RM13) | RM15 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (RM7) | RM7 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (RM6) | RM7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (RM7) | RM7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (RM4.53) | RM4.42 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php144 (RM11) | RM23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php127 (RM10) | RM10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (RM6) | RM4.09 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (RM3.86) | RM11 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php507 (RM39) | RM68 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php74 (RM5.61) | RM4.13 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (RM4.04) | RM3.26 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php49,772 (RM3,794) | RM2,865 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,453 (RM1,712) | RM1,641 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,447 (RM339) | RM222 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php29,464 (RM2,246) | RM2,034 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php15,911 (RM1,213) | RM1,229 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,438 (RM262) | RM197 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,777 (RM135) | RM128 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,397 (RM2,089) | RM1,556 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,711 (RM359) | RM453 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php275 (RM21) | RM19 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (RM15) | RM21 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 20% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (RM160) | RM255 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,523 (RM116) | RM144 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,941 (RM300) | RM274 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,205 (RM244) | RM299 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,208,780 (RM92,149) | RM135,714 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (RM3.79) | RM2.26 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,564 (RM119) | RM134 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php141 (RM11) | RM16 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php324 (RM25) | RM25 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php812 (RM62) | RM65 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php269 (RM21) | RM22 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php109 (RM8) | RM11 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php143 (RM11) | RM15 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php62 (RM4.69) | RM5.24 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php71 (RM5.43) | RM5.50 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php212 (RM16) | RM32 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php784 (RM60) | RM73 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (RM37) | RM30 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,241 (RM95) | RM215 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,561 (RM119) | RM134 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (RM21) | RM32 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php153 (RM12) | RM14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php89 (RM7) | RM19 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,858 (RM2,048) | RM1,949 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (RM0.64) | RM0.33 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,103 (RM160) | RM150 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php86 (RM7) | RM17 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia
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