Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php224 (€4.09) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php159 (€2.91) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php97 (€1.77) | €4.10 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (€1.51) | €1.09 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php92 (€1.68) | €3.46 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (€1.09) | €2.32 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php225 (€4.10) | €5.76 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php113 (€2.06) | €2.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (€1.89) | €1.91 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (€0.93) | €1.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php536 (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php82 (€1.49) | €2.39 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (€0.81) | €1.24 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,282 (€973) | €1,761 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php25,469 (€465) | €1,340 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,766 (€87) | €158 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,891 (€564) | €1,045 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,639 (€267) | €818 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,274 (€60) | €117 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,607 (€29) | €30 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php20,335 (€371) | €501 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,681 (€85) | €178 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php292 (€5.33) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php305 (€5.57) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,874 (€52) | €87 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,541 (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,587 (€84) | €91 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,538 (€65) | €119 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,212,360 (€22,135) | €27,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (€0.93) | €1.64 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,251 (€23) | €96 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php200 (€3.66) | €4.02 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php817 (€15) | €15 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php609 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php198 (€3.62) | €3.49 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php102 (€1.86) | €3.38 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php129 (€2.35) | €3.14 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php51 (€0.93) | €1.62 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (€1.49) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (€4.06) | €26 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php848 (€15) | €42 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php521 (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,122 (€20) | €99 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,448 (€26) | €58 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php286 (€5.23) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php161 (€2.94) | €3.05 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php71 (€1.30) | €4.93 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,119 (€459) | €440 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,160 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php95 (€1.73) | €7 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands
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