Cost of living in Philippines compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 ($4.07) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 ($3.61) | $10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 ($2.31) | $5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 ($1.69) | $1.08 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 ($2.22) | $4.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 ($1.69) | $4.70 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 ($3.49) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 ($2.86) | $4.66 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 ($1.89) | $2.49 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 ($1.19) | $3.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 ($9) | $16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 ($1.87) | $2.77 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 ($1.28) | $2.98 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 ($1,550) | $2,823 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 ($746) | $2,138 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 ($101) | $220 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 ($536) | $1,886 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 ($290) | $1,441 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 ($56) | $146 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 ($34) | $64 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 ($331) | $295 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 ($77) | $133 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 ($3.97) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 ($4.08) | $31 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 ($71) | $93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 ($67) | $119 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 ($21,031) | $27,910 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 ($1.36) | $1.05 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 ($13) | $79 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 ($24) | $21 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 ($18) | $140 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 ($3.66) | $8 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 ($3.30) | $4.80 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 ($2.82) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 ($1.93) | $4.72 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 ($1.78) | $2.25 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 ($5.38) | $27 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Philippines | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 ($21) | $55 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 ($12) | $28 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 ($29) | $195 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 ($29) | $89 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 ($3.00) | $5.21 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 ($1.41) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 ($0.15) | $0.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 ($49) | $54 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php149 ($2.66) | $10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 56% cheaper than in United States
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