Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 225 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php170 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 121 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php116 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 54 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php108 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 35 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php81 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php235 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 69 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php155 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 41 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php94 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php424 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 226 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php49,245 (Mex$ 20,598) | Mex$ 19,149 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,200 (Mex$ 10,540) | Mex$ 8,533 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,207 (Mex$ 2,178) | Mex$ 965 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,085 (Mex$ 13,002) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,684 (Mex$ 6,560) | Mex$ 5,241 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,659 (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 676 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,643 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 388 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php12,713 (Mex$ 5,317) | Mex$ 6,737 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,839 (Mex$ 2,442) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php332 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 99 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 94 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,543 (Mex$ 1,063) | Mex$ 863 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,648 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 675 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,079 (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,054 (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 1,149 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php945,687 (Mex$ 395,552) | Mex$ 358,970 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,745 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 556 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 75 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 190 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 551 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 78 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 49 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 57 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 183 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 288 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 150 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 792 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (Mex$ 939) | Mex$ 670 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 123 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php152 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 71 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php12,315 (Mex$ 5,151) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php11 (Mex$ 4.61) | Mex$ 3.18 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,551 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 970 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 62 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,801 prices entered by 1,470 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 11% more expensive than in Mexico
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