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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php231 (4.56 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php161 (3.19 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (1.88 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (1.68 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php89 (1.76 B/.) | 2.33 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (1.31 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php214 (4.22 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php144 (2.85 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php95 (1.87 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php51 (1.00 B/.) | 0.91 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php513 (10 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php78 (1.54 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (0.87 B/.) | 1.28 B/. | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php55,099 (1,090 B/.) | 1,390 B/. | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php28,069 (555 B/.) | 881 B/. | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,350 (86 B/.) | 138 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php32,194 (637 B/.) | 999 B/. | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php14,004 (277 B/.) | 627 B/. | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,885 (57 B/.) | 101 B/. | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,563 (31 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php21,535 (426 B/.) | 358 B/. | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,932 (98 B/.) | 105 B/. | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php665 (13 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | + 163% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,685 (53 B/.) | 52 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,656 (33 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,494 (89 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,115 (62 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,258,130 (24,879 B/.) | 19,764 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (0.98 B/.) | 0.79 B/. | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,098 (22 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php208 (4.11 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php747 (15 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php677 (13 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php177 (3.49 B/.) | 5.03 B/. | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php110 (2.17 B/.) | 4.20 B/. | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php133 (2.62 B/.) | 5.42 B/. | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php54 (1.07 B/.) | 2.69 B/. | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php74 (1.47 B/.) | 2.45 B/. | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php225 (4.45 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php848 (17 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php532 (11 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,122 (22 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,675 (33 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php286 (5.66 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php161 (3.19 B/.) | 4.15 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php68 (1.35 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php25,119 (497 B/.) | 558 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (0.15 B/.) | 0.25 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,160 (43 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php94 (1.86 B/.) | 5.56 B/. | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 26% cheaper than in Panama
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