- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php243 (€4.09) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php173 (€2.91) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php101 (€1.69) | €4.06 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php83 (€1.39) | €1.10 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 (€1.57) | €3.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php60 (€1.00) | €2.50 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php145 (€2.44) | €5.78 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php129 (€2.17) | €2.47 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (€1.42) | €1.65 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php50 (€0.85) | €1.28 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php503 (€8) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php78 (€1.32) | €2.50 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (€0.88) | €1.31 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php46,426 (€781) | €1,945 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php22,576 (€380) | €1,424 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,835 (€64) | €138 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php28,095 (€472) | €1,245 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php16,256 (€273) | €890 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,947 (€50) | €103 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,741 (€29) | €29 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php24,626 (€414) | €413 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,175 (€87) | €127 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php335 (€5.63) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php252 (€4.23) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,115 (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,601 (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,143 (€70) | €104 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,504 (€59) | €137 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,209,730 (€20,342) | €25,905 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (€0.86) | €1.62 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,490 (€25) | €83 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php152 (€2.56) | €4.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php457 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php862 (€14) | €39 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php235 (€3.96) | €3.62 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php118 (€1.99) | €3.14 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php187 (€3.14) | €2.82 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php65 (€1.09) | €1.60 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (€1.42) | €1.80 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php178 (€3.00) | €25 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php806 (€14) | €45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php479 (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,231 (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,455 (€24) | €75 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php271 (€4.55) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (€2.65) | €3.28 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php92 (€1.55) | €4.27 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,510 (€412) | €466 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,030 (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php91 (€1.54) | €7 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands
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