Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php275 (€4.75) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php177 (€3.05) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (€1.94) | €4.12 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.49) | €1.10 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php107 (€1.85) | €3.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php84 (€1.45) | €2.21 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.54) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.65) | €2.26 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (€1.68) | €1.42 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.08) | €1.32 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (€1.47) | €2.42 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php62 (€1.07) | €1.23 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php47,675 (€823) | €1,752 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,068 (€450) | €1,367 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,335 (€92) | €168 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,598 (€528) | €1,237 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€302) | €893 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€42) | €114 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,628 (€28) | €38 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,104 (€226) | €448 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€101) | €181 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.89) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php260 (€4.48) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€39) | €77 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €39 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€80) | €91 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€70) | €120 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php945,687 (€16,326) | €27,888 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.83) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,563 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.42) | €2.33 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (€10) | €35 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.27) | €2.86 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (€2.50) | €3.98 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.68) | €4.24 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.48 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.48) | €1.98 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.34) | €24 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (€15) | €40 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (€34) | €59 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (€39) | €63 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.30) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.80) | €3.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.51) | €4.91 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€334) | €471 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,674 (€29) | €36 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (€2.01) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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