Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 0.5% more expensive than China overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.7% more in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 51.0% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 11.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 50.7% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 67.6% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.2% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 21.1% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and restaurants in Philippines are more expensive than in China. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of China, you would:
pay 17.7% more for restaurants
|
China
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.85
CN¥20.93
|
$3.60
₱212.20
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.07
CN¥37.14
|
$3.18
₱187.41
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
CN¥3.59
|
$0.73
₱43.06
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
$0.40
₱23.57
|
|
pay 51.0% more for groceries
|
China
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
CN¥11.67
|
$1.17
₱68.88
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CN¥42.90
|
$3.38
₱199.19
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.86
CN¥50.30
|
$6.61
₱390.34
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.60
CN¥11.70
|
$1.92
₱113.39
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.54
CN¥11.30
|
$1.82
₱107.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.76
CN¥5.59
|
$1.33
₱78.65
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.20
|
$0.64
₱37.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
$1.14
₱67.43
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.84
|
$0.67
₱39.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
CN¥2.35
|
$0.97
₱57.42
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.40
CN¥2.94
|
$1.21
₱71.26
|
|
pay 11.9% less for transportation
|
China
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
CN¥32.59
|
$4.22
₱249.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.47
CN¥164.77
|
$11.49
₱678.12
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,071.53
CN¥139,845.83
|
$26,375.77
₱1,556,407.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.97
CN¥29.14
|
$2.70
₱159.26
|
|
pay 50.7% more for housing
|
China
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.70
CN¥85.76
|
$29.28
₱1,727.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$328.33
CN¥2,407.55
|
$242.58
₱14,314.68
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$205.78
CN¥1,508.92
|
$157.31
₱9,282.89
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$40.46
CN¥296.67
|
$81.80
₱4,827.23
|
|
pay 67.6% less for childcare
|
China
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$459.70
CN¥3,370.83
|
$165.07
₱9,740.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,318.08
CN¥134,320.98
|
$5,295.45
₱312,478.99
|
|
pay 15.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
China
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.09
CN¥8.00
|
$1.23
₱72.61
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.07
CN¥22.49
|
$2.19
₱129.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.23
CN¥23.71
|
$2.57
₱151.37
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.41
CN¥303.63
|
$29.66
₱1,750.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.93
CN¥43.45
|
$5.28
₱311.58
|
|
pay 21.1% less for clothing
|
China
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.23
CN¥353.62
|
$35.44
₱2,091.17
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$31.67
CN¥232.23
|
$22.98
₱1,356.10
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.53
CN¥531.81
|
$64.92
₱3,830.58
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.53
CN¥553.87
|
$60.53
₱3,571.82
|
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