- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php268 (€4.33) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php166 (€2.68) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (€1.59) | €3.98 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (€1.29) | €1.09 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php88 (€1.42) | €3.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php62 (€0.99) | €2.22 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php143 (€2.32) | €5.63 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php123 (€1.98) | €2.37 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (€1.35) | €1.46 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (€0.82) | €1.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php496 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php69 (€1.12) | €2.38 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (€0.83) | €1.27 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php47,142 (€762) | €1,915 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,037 (€372) | €1,316 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,265 (€69) | €149 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,683 (€447) | €1,218 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,469 (€234) | €854 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,417 (€55) | €105 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,874 (€30) | €27 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php28,778 (€465) | €410 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,239 (€69) | €119 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php286 (€4.62) | €6 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (€4.08) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,098 (€34) | €86 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,517 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,041 (€65) | €91 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,335 (€54) | €132 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,210,810 (€19,573) | €25,832 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.77) | €1.56 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,594 (€26) | €82 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php127 (€2.06) | €3.21 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php488 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (€13) | €40 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php335 (€5.42) | €3.19 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php98 (€1.58) | €3.22 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php125 (€2.02) | €2.65 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (€1.05) | €1.46 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php75 (€1.21) | €1.74 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php207 (€3.34) | €26 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php799 (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php491 (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,243 (€20) | €117 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,563 (€25) | €72 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.03) | €9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (€2.54) | €3.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (€1.21) | €4.67 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,765 (€465) | €514 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,039 (€33) | €30 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php79 (€1.28) | €7 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands
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