- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php266 (RM20) | RM17 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php166 (RM12) | RM14 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (RM7) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (RM6.00) | RM7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php88 (RM7) | RM7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php62 (RM4.62) | RM4.53 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php143 (RM11) | RM24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php123 (RM9) | RM10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (RM6) | RM4.10 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (RM3.79) | RM10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php496 (RM37) | RM72 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php69 (RM5.18) | RM4.10 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (RM3.85) | RM3.08 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 4% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php47,142 (RM3,537) | RM3,008 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,037 (RM1,728) | RM1,719 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,265 (RM320) | RM226 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,683 (RM2,077) | RM2,286 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,469 (RM1,085) | RM1,247 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,417 (RM256) | RM191 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,874 (RM141) | RM133 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php28,778 (RM2,159) | RM1,699 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,239 (RM318) | RM489 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php286 (RM21) | RM21 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (RM19) | RM23 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 23% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (RM157) | RM254 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,517 (RM114) | RM149 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,041 (RM303) | RM299 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,335 (RM250) | RM297 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,210,810 (RM90,833) | RM143,146 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (RM3.57) | RM2.22 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,594 (RM120) | RM141 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php127 (RM10) | RM16 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php488 (RM37) | RM24 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (RM61) | RM65 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php335 (RM25) | RM23 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (RM7) | RM11 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php125 (RM9) | RM15 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (RM4.89) | RM4.96 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php75 (RM5.60) | RM5.83 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php207 (RM16) | RM34 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php806 (RM60) | RM75 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php495 (RM37) | RM30 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,239 (RM93) | RM191 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,561 (RM117) | RM133 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php261 (RM20) | RM29 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php159 (RM12) | RM14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (RM5.62) | RM20 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,765 (RM2,158) | RM2,039 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (RM0.59) | RM0.38 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (RM153) | RM168 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php81 (RM6) | RM17 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia
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