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Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php235 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 121 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php170 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 97 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php103 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php84 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php139 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php127 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 39 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php81 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php495 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 212 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php78 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php48,588 (Mex$ 17,726) | Mex$ 19,626 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,297 (Mex$ 8,499) | Mex$ 9,918 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,691 (Mex$ 1,347) | Mex$ 2,012 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,940 (Mex$ 10,558) | Mex$ 11,705 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,070 (Mex$ 5,863) | Mex$ 6,663 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,801 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 1,299 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,735 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 377 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,273 (Mex$ 9,585) | Mex$ 8,323 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,153 (Mex$ 1,880) | Mex$ 2,173 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php317 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 112 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php248 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 86 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,141 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 837 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,568 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 696 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,145 (Mex$ 1,512) | Mex$ 1,553 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,438 (Mex$ 1,254) | Mex$ 1,346 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,169,630 (Mex$ 426,699) | Mex$ 322,374 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,416 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 472 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php157 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php471 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 191 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php813 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 556 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php191 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 60 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php62 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php83 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 130 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php817 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 411 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 138 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,250 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 1,127 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,452 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 770 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php272 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 113 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 55 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php90 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 47 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,578 (Mex$ 8,966) | Mex$ 10,515 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 2.98) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,122 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 844 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php92 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 53 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,094 prices entered by 1,458 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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