Cost of Living in Philippines
Summary of cost of living in Philippines:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,729.1$ (96,944.9₱) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 506.6$ (28,400.8₱) without rent.
- Cost of living in Philippines is, on average, 54.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Philippines is, on average, 80.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 180.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 134.67 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.50 ₱ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.04 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 351.52 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 59.24 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22.92 ₱ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 97.97 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 172.34 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 102.65 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 164.57 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 67.58 ₱ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 35.65 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 62.59 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 36.66 ₱ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 45.56 ₱ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 52.93 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 74.18 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 39.16 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 375.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.08 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 99.98 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 140.00 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 272.33 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,128,902.75 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,624.53 ₱ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 7.92 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,985.50 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,910.94 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 301.54 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,187.64 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 278,051.19 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,180.41 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,375.93 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,843.02 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,356.11 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,140.01 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,266.80 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 40,845.15 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 21,761.74 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,529.30 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,930.95 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 16,953.70 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.22 |
Prices in Philippines
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Last update: May 2023
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Last update: May 2023
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By City in Philippines
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Quezon City | 40.5 | 12.1 | 26.8 | 41.1 | 21.4 | 22.5 | |
| Manila | 38.6 | 17.9 | 28.6 | 37.9 | 26.1 | 24.5 | |
| Cebu | 37.6 | 10.6 | 24.5 | 40.6 | 21.8 | 17.4 | |
| Davao | 37.5 | 7.6 | 23.0 | 37.8 | 22.1 | 18.6 | |
| Baguio | 31.9 | 6.9 | 19.8 | 27.5 | 19.5 | 22.2 |
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