Cost of living in Philippines compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (€3.78) | €17 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (€3.34) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (€2.14) | €3.87 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (€1.62) | €1.04 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (€2.03) | €3.05 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (€1.52) | €2.25 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (€3.28) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (€2.77) | €1.97 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (€1.76) | €1.30 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (€1.15) | €1.06 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (€1.66) | €2.03 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (€1.17) | €1.00 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (€1,498) | €1,287 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (€751) | €872 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (€77) | €122 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (€499) | €818 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (€287) | €604 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (€42) | €82 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (€33) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (€220) | €346 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (€96) | €101 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (€4.28) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (€5.46) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (€38) | €75 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (€27) | €31 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (€68) | €82 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (€22,135) | €26,211 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (€1.15) | €1.64 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (€13) | €30 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (€47) | €7 | + 626% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (€15) | €62 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (€3.58) | €3.97 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (€3.74) | €2.66 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (€2.98) | €3.34 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (€1.39) | €2.05 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (€1.74) | €1.98 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (€5.16) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (€60) | €61 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (€27) | €49 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (€8) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (€2.84) | €2.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (€1.29) | €4.64 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (€499) | €525 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (€46) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (€2.51) | €5.21 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Spain
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