Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php225 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 176 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php166 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 110 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 33 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php65 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php216 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 68 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php124 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php440 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 224 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php82 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php54,846 (Mex$ 24,209) | Mex$ 18,735 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php24,188 (Mex$ 10,677) | Mex$ 8,653 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,053 (Mex$ 2,230) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,600 (Mex$ 13,507) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,599 (Mex$ 7,327) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,080 (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 856 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,560 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 378 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,862 (Mex$ 8,326) | Mex$ 7,432 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,974 (Mex$ 2,195) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php307 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 101 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php296 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 85 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,525 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 841 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,414 (Mex$ 624) | Mex$ 614 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,425 (Mex$ 1,953) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,636 (Mex$ 1,605) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,204,170 (Mex$ 531,524) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,051 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 500 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php214 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 82 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php577 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 200 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php671 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 531 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php265 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 69 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php119 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 48 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php140 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 56 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php64 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php65 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 187 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php856 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 345 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php543 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 139 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,207 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 966 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,392 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 663 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php312 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 114 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php175 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 61 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php77 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php26,694 (Mex$ 11,783) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 907 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php105 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 57 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,109 prices entered by 1,624 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 24% more expensive than in Mexico
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