Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php224 (€3.80) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (€2.99) | €11 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (€2.16) | €4.77 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php89 (€1.52) | €1.14 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (€2.12) | €4.05 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php105 (€1.79) | €2.88 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php288 (€4.89) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 (€2.67) | €2.62 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php113 (€1.93) | €1.78 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php74 (€1.25) | €1.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (€9) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php91 (€1.54) | €3.09 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php83 (€1.41) | €1.22 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php54,916 (€933) | €1,777 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php32,581 (€554) | €1,460 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,532 (€111) | €287 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,670 (€504) | €1,279 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,811 (€286) | €1,023 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,137 (€70) | €193 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,668 (€28) | €32 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,355 (€261) | €355 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,674 (€79) | €122 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php282 (€4.80) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php845 (€14) | €19 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,546 (€43) | €78 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,348 (€23) | €68 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,727 (€63) | €116 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,006 (€51) | €145 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,287,380 (€21,874) | €33,233 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (€1.26) | €2.13 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,066 (€18) | €79 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 9% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php279 (€4.74) | €3.57 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,803 (€31) | €12 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,730 (€29) | €47 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php156 (€2.66) | €5.03 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php183 (€3.12) | €5.40 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.68) | €3.01 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php187 (€3.18) | €2.16 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php98 (€1.67) | €3.25 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php408 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,193 (€20) | €53 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php613 (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (€27) | €255 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,864 (€32) | €61 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (€5.22) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php147 (€2.49) | €3.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php110 (€1.87) | €5.21 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€246) | €570 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,454 (€42) | €40 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php140 (€2.38) | €8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands
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