Cost of living in Philippines compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (£3.31) | £14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (£2.93) | £6 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (£1.87) | £3.32 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (£1.38) | £1.06 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (£1.80) | £3.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (£1.37) | £1.90 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (£2.84) | £3.85 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (£2.32) | £1.96 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (£1.56) | £0.94 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (£0.96) | £1.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (£1.52) | £2.18 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (£1.04) | £1.03 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (£1,259) | £1,813 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (£606) | £1,264 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (£82) | £216 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (£435) | £1,047 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (£236) | £757 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (£45) | £121 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (£28) | £26 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (£269) | £301 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (£63) | £94 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (£3.22) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (£3.31) | £14 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (£33) | £62 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (£24) | £31 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (£54) | £68 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (£17,081) | £25,499 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (£1.10) | £1.65 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php705 (£10) | £78 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (£6) | £3.52 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (£20) | £10 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (£15) | £81 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (£2.97) | £3.35 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (£2.68) | £1.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (£2.29) | £3.61 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (£1.57) | £2.29 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (£1.45) | £1.69 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (£4.37) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (£17) | £36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (£10) | £19 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (£23) | £148 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (£24) | £59 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (£9) | £10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (£2.44) | £3.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (£1.14) | £4.73 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (£0.12) | £0.11 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (£40) | £33 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (£2.18) | £13 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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