- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php268 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 115 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php166 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 92 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 62 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 18 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php88 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php62 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php143 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 61 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php123 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 37 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php496 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 211 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php69 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php47,142 (Mex$ 18,274) | Mex$ 19,215 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,037 (Mex$ 8,930) | Mex$ 10,163 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,265 (Mex$ 1,653) | Mex$ 1,445 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,683 (Mex$ 10,731) | Mex$ 10,305 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,469 (Mex$ 5,609) | Mex$ 5,961 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,417 (Mex$ 1,325) | Mex$ 1,321 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,874 (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 386 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php28,778 (Mex$ 11,156) | Mex$ 8,231 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,239 (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 1,999 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php286 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 97 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 97 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 822 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,517 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 645 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,041 (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 1,409 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,335 (Mex$ 1,293) | Mex$ 1,208 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,210,810 (Mex$ 469,362) | Mex$ 297,060 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,594 (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 511 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php127 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 73 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php488 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 182 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 538 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php335 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 66 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 49 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php125 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php75 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php207 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 122 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 0% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php799 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 367 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php491 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 135 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,243 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 1,118 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,563 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 705 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 94 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 52 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 41 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,765 (Mex$ 11,151) | Mex$ 10,146 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.04) | Mex$ 2.43 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (Mex$ 790) | Mex$ 663 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php79 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,516 prices entered by 1,769 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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