Cost of living in United States compared to Philippines
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Food | + 152% | |||
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Food in United States is 152% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Php1,094) | Php245 | + 347% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Php603) | Php206 | + 193% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (Php318) | Php132 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Php59) | Php112 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (Php253) | Php108 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (Php254) | Php89 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Php405) | Php179 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (Php246) | Php168 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Php124) | Php104 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (Php167) | Php64 | + 160% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Php881) | Php397 | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (Php163) | Php87 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (Php156) | Php53 | + 195% | |
Housing | + 254% | |||
Housing in United States is 254% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (Php167,695) | Php37,823 | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (Php129,177) | Php30,442 | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Php12,384) | Php5,658 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Php114,286) | Php26,810 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (Php87,095) | Php16,268 | + 435% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Php8,260) | Php3,698 | + 123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Php3,574) | Php1,172 | + 205% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Php16,291) | Php20,706 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (Php8,150) | Php5,329 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Php793) | Php433 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Php1,658) | Php755 | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in United States is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Php3,185) | Php2,273 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (Php2,925) | Php1,572 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Php5,410) | Php4,144 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Php7,296) | Php3,659 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 132% | |||
Transportation in United States is 132% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (Php1,581,675) | Php1,319,830 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Php55) | Php60 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Php4,130) | Php810 | + 410% | |
Personal Care | + 171% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 171% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Php532) | Php217 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Php1,178) | Php532 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (Php7,920) | Php1,632 | + 385% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Php518) | Php257 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (Php275) | Php165 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Php368) | Php208 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Php275) | Php81 | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (Php130) | Php87 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (Php1,641) | Php279 | + 489% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 124% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Php3,188) | Php637 | + 401% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Php1,651) | Php603 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (Php11,372) | Php20,000 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Php5,512) | Php1,554 | + 255% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Php812) | Php428 | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (Php310) | Php168 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Php404) | Php75 | + 441% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (Php28,604) | Php19,960 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Php21) | Php8 | + 153% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (Php3,709) | Php2,505 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Php569) | Php155 | + 267% | |
TOTAL | + 164% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,052 prices entered by 2,504 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 164% more expensive than in Philippines
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