- 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 | Php254 (€4.10) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php168 (€2.72) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 (€1.58) | €4.02 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (€1.33) | €1.09 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php94 (€1.52) | €3.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php61 (€0.99) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php157 (€2.53) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php127 (€2.06) | €2.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (€1.35) | €1.55 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php52 (€0.84) | €1.23 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php527 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (€1.21) | €2.49 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php54 (€0.86) | €1.29 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,767 (€755) | €1,971 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,381 (€361) | €1,405 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,169 (€67) | €146 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,522 (€461) | €1,267 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,341 (€264) | €888 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,050 (€49) | €101 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,795 (€29) | €28 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,037 (€420) | €412 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,051 (€82) | €123 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (€5.23) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php216 (€3.49) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,106 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,550 (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,120 (€67) | €102 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,380 (€55) | €137 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,135,060 (€18,326) | €25,830 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (€0.83) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,639 (€26) | €81 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php156 (€2.53) | €4.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php440 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php948 (€15) | €34 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php243 (€3.92) | €3.45 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (€1.83) | €3.52 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php172 (€2.77) | €2.98 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php66 (€1.06) | €1.48 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 (€1.32) | €1.77 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php189 (€3.05) | €26 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php835 (€13) | €45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php480 (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,249 (€20) | €71 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,503 (€24) | €76 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php276 (€4.45) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (€2.54) | €3.27 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (€1.46) | €4.47 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,612 (€430) | €486 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,061 (€33) | €34 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php88 (€1.41) | €7 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands
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