Cost of living in Philippines compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (₩5,819) | ₩12,081 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (₩4,899) | ₩7,849 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (₩3,134) | ₩5,923 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (₩2,662) | ₩2,942 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Php108 (₩2,565) | ₩5,102 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (₩2,109) | ₩7,780 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (₩4,250) | ₩8,958 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (₩3,993) | ₩6,825 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 (₩2,479) | ₩4,178 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (₩1,527) | ₩3,056 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (₩9,435) | ₩21,973 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (₩2,076) | ₩3,494 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (₩1,258) | ₩4,603 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (₩899,625) | ₩1,500,120 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (₩724,067) | ₩1,934,250 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (₩134,578) | ₩240,148 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (₩637,696) | ₩1,264,360 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (₩386,948) | ₩725,161 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (₩87,967) | ₩80,000 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (₩27,866) | ₩28,380 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (₩492,491) | ₩433,362 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (₩126,755) | ₩100,000 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (₩10,296) | ₩16,029 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (₩17,965) | ₩14,433 | + 24% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (₩54,060) | ₩85,819 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (₩37,397) | ₩66,260 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (₩98,557) | ₩96,399 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (₩87,040) | ₩148,450 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (₩31,392,656) | ₩39,273,000 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (₩1,436) | ₩1,635 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (₩19,271) | ₩58,441 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (₩5,165) | ₩7,985 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (₩12,645) | ₩12,000 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (₩38,822) | ₩39,691 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (₩6,112) | ₩20,000 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (₩3,918) | ₩15,000 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (₩4,955) | ₩9,644 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (₩1,932) | ₩3,593 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (₩2,074) | ₩6,320 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (₩6,628) | ₩14,338 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (₩15,147) | ₩37,219 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (₩14,344) | ₩27,364 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (₩475,708) | ₩249,761 | + 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (₩36,969) | ₩127,461 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php428 (₩10,177) | ₩15,654 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (₩4,007) | ₩5,510 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (₩1,775) | ₩6,631 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (₩474,756) | ₩924,016 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₩193) | ₩206 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (₩59,590) | ₩98,667 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (₩3,687) | ₩4,699 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 856 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
23.785
KRW
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Cost of living in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in South Korea
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