Cost of living in United States compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 76% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Php736) | Php275 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Php398) | Php177 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (Php204) | Php112 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Php42) | Php86 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (Php140) | Php107 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (Php198) | Php84 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Php301) | Php205 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (Php165) | Php154 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (Php82) | Php97 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.18 (Php154) | Php63 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Php689) | Php403 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Php96) | Php85 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (Php102) | Php62 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in United States is 120% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,176 (Php105,282) | Php47,675 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,546 (Php74,807) | Php26,068 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Php8,684) | Php5,335 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,510 (Php73,051) | Php30,598 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,121 (Php54,239) | Php17,484 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (Php5,430) | Php2,429 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (Php2,485) | Php1,628 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (Php13,234) | Php13,104 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (Php6,148) | Php5,856 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Php518) | Php283 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Php1,066) | Php260 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 28% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Php2,265) | Php2,272 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Php2,053) | Php1,330 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Php4,182) | Php4,611 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Php5,237) | Php4,052 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,660 (Php1,144,682) | Php945,687 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (Php32) | Php48 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (Php3,537) | Php1,563 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 95% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Php338) | Php198 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Php774) | Php744 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Php5,330) | Php567 | + 840% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Php313) | Php305 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Php167) | Php145 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (Php235) | Php155 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (Php175) | Php85 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Php88) | Php86 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Php1,051) | Php309 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 90% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Php2,251) | Php887 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Php1,216) | Php501 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (Php9,678) | Php1,958 | + 394% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Php3,810) | Php2,245 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Php598) | Php249 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (Php243) | Php162 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (Php277) | Php87 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Php20,661) | Php19,345 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Php12) | Php8 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Php2,362) | Php1,674 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Php402) | Php116 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 85% more expensive than in Philippines
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