- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php249 (€4.09) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php168 (€2.75) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php96 (€1.57) | €3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php82 (€1.34) | €1.10 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php91 (€1.49) | €3.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (€0.97) | €2.35 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php141 (€2.30) | €6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php126 (€2.07) | €2.45 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php83 (€1.37) | €1.51 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (€0.82) | €1.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php485 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php70 (€1.14) | €2.44 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php51 (€0.83) | €1.37 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php45,152 (€740) | €1,962 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php23,135 (€379) | €1,392 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,336 (€71) | €147 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php27,669 (€453) | €1,242 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,917 (€244) | €885 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,311 (€54) | €106 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,780 (€29) | €28 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php27,509 (€451) | €423 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,448 (€73) | €124 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php273 (€4.48) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php199 (€3.26) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,091 (€34) | €85 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,548 (€25) | €38 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,071 (€67) | €98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,277 (€54) | €130 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,180,100 (€19,338) | €26,193 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 (€0.81) | €1.57 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,746 (€29) | €82 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php139 (€2.27) | €4.11 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php342 (€5.61) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php799 (€13) | €36 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php302 (€4.94) | €3.61 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php109 (€1.79) | €3.29 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (€2.28) | €2.92 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php63 (€1.04) | €1.39 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php76 (€1.25) | €1.79 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php214 (€3.51) | €25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php803 (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php499 (€8) | €23 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,235 (€20) | €76 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,499 (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php279 (€4.57) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (€2.57) | €3.28 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php90 (€1.47) | €4.70 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php28,094 (€460) | €507 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.21 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,974 (€32) | €32 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php87 (€1.42) | €7 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands
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