Cost of living in United States compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 138% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Php1,203) | Php301 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Php698) | Php245 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.51 (Php324) | Php124 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (Php62) | Php137 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.71 (Php277) | Php137 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (Php258) | Php112 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Php411) | Php206 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (Php229) | Php134 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (Php120) | Php146 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (Php224) | Php83 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Php1,052) | Php540 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (Php171) | Php74 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (Php155) | Php44 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United States is 167% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,813 (Php165,336) | Php84,608 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,099 (Php123,389) | Php40,148 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (Php13,040) | Php5,676 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,056 (Php120,863) | Php28,549 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,494 (Php87,789) | Php15,524 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (Php9,447) | Php5,075 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (Php3,491) | Php1,643 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (Php15,120) | Php22,695 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (Php8,640) | Php8,025 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Php852) | Php343 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (Php1,915) | Php408 | + 370% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 80% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Php3,309) | Php1,931 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Php2,997) | Php1,578 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (Php6,217) | Php4,485 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (Php8,015) | Php3,616 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 150% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,251 (Php1,777,900) | Php1,293,280 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (Php55) | Php63 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (Php4,641) | Php946 | + 391% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Php546) | Php263 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Php1,262) | Php1,132 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (Php9,855) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Php520) | Php224 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (Php315) | Php183 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Php396) | Php217 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (Php297) | Php79 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (Php137) | Php78 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (Php1,776) | Php311 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (Php3,609) | Php772 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Php1,722) | Php822 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Php12,191) | Php8,198 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Php5,867) | Php1,819 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Php870) | Php237 | + 268% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.91 (Php347) | Php163 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Php425) | Php190 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $468 (Php27,509) | Php50,403 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (Php32) | Php34 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (Php3,819) | Php2,289 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Php615) | Php175 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,311 prices entered by 2,162 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 120% more expensive than in Philippines
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