Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php233 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 244 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php178 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 138 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php118 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 64 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php88 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php193 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 75 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 47 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 27 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php505 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 265 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 33 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php64 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php66,021 (Mex$ 25,181) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,197 (Mex$ 15,712) | Mex$ 9,446 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,017 (Mex$ 1,913) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,191 (Mex$ 11,515) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,569 (Mex$ 5,938) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,001 (Mex$ 1,526) | Mex$ 844 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,051 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 402 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php7,028 (Mex$ 2,680) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,781 (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php393 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 115 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php3,001 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 109 | + 946% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,359 (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 917 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,228 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 652 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,951 (Mex$ 1,507) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,581 (Mex$ 1,366) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,267,040 (Mex$ 483,251) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php63 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php707 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 504 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php293 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 84 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php679 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 199 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php725 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 580 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php200 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 76 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php108 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 55 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php189 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php143 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php263 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 231 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Philippines | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php933 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 318 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php586 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 156 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 742 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,271 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 741 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php297 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 149 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php141 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 82 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php98 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 42 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (Mex$ 5,527) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.08) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,415 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 909 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php134 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 67 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,121 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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