Cost of living in Philippines compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (RM23) | RM22 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (RM15) | RM16 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (RM10) | RM8 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (RM7) | RM6 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (RM9) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (RM7) | RM4.75 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (RM17) | RM29 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (RM13) | RM9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (RM8) | RM3.60 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (RM5.25) | RM11 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (RM34) | RM91 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (RM7) | RM3.74 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (RM5.07) | RM3.76 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (RM4,460) | RM3,309 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (RM2,247) | RM1,777 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (RM447) | RM293 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (RM2,714) | RM2,240 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (RM1,462) | RM1,378 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (RM203) | RM218 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (RM137) | RM94 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (RM1,142) | RM1,546 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (RM490) | RM486 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (RM24) | RM21 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (RM23) | RM30 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (RM190) | RM241 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (RM111) | RM154 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (RM386) | RM266 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (RM339) | RM308 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (RM96,550) | RM156,239 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (RM4.05) | RM2.04 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (RM120) | RM91 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (RM17) | RM15 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (RM68) | RM16 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (RM49) | RM70 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (RM26) | RM21 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (RM13) | RM13 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (RM13) | RM16 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (RM7) | RM5.12 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (RM7) | RM9 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (RM26) | RM40 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (RM72) | RM82 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (RM43) | RM36 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (RM187) | RM258 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (RM179) | RM196 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (RM21) | RM29 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (RM14) | RM15 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (RM7) | RM20 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (RM1,618) | RM1,920 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (RM0.64) | RM0.42 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (RM141) | RM156 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (RM10) | RM17 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 5% more expensive than in Malaysia
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