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Philippines vs. Paranaque City Cost of Living Summary

Philippines is 13.3% more expensive than Paranaque City.

Restaurants: pay 3.2% more in Philippines
Groceries: pay 6.7% more in Philippines
Transportation: pay 6.6% more in Philippines
Housing: pay 22.7% less in Philippines
Childcare: pay 86.5% more in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.9% less in Philippines
Clothing: pay 15.5% more in Philippines

The cost of childcare, clothing, groceries, transportation, and restaurants in Philippines are more expensive than in Paranaque City. Expenses including housing and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Philippines.

Philippines vs. Paranaque City Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Philippines instead of Paranaque City, you would:

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pay 3.2% more for restaurants

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.13 ₱241.87	$3.83 ₱224.46	-7.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$2.58 ₱151.17	$3.27 ₱191.71	+26.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.79 ₱46.11	$0.69 ₱40.57	-12.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.36 ₱21.16	$0.38 ₱22.26	+5.2%
Average			+3.2%

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pay 6.7% more for groceries

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Bread 1 loaf	$1.24 ₱72.61	$1.24 ₱72.74	+0.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.58 ₱151.17	$3.91 ₱228.78	+51.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.62 ₱387.85	$7.02 ₱411.02	+6.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.92 ₱112.54	$2.06 ₱120.44	+7.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.87 ₱109.71	$1.91 ₱112.03	+2.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.93 ₱113.14	$1.42 ₱83.12	-26.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 ₱40.23	$0.65 ₱37.80	-6.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.30 ₱75.88	$1.17 ₱68.49	-9.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.73 ₱42.97	$0.69 ₱40.56	-5.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.75 ₱44.19	$0.95 ₱55.55	+25.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.91 ₱53.33	$1.17 ₱68.63	+28.7%
Average			+6.7%

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pay 6.6% more for transportation

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.12 ₱241.36	$4.15 ₱242.89	+0.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$10.32 ₱604.67	$12.67 ₱741.94	+22.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$23,224.21 ₱1,360,508.79	$24,414.32 ₱1,430,227.48	+5.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.84 ₱166.28	$2.78 ₱162.74	-2.1%
Average			+6.6%

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pay 22.7% less for housing

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$28.12 ₱1,647.26	$27.95 ₱1,637.12	-0.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$331.16 ₱19,399.85	$254.21 ₱14,891.75	-23.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$279.55 ₱16,376.49	$161.64 ₱9,469.04	-42.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$106.28 ₱6,225.87	$80.13 ₱4,693.84	-24.6%
Average			-22.7%

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pay 86.5% more for childcare

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$78.85 ₱4,619.01	$130.02 ₱7,616.67	+64.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,709.49 ₱158,726.03	$5,634.78 ₱330,093.92	+108.0%
Average			+86.5%

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pay 2.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱70.54	$1.20 ₱70.20	-0.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.89 ₱110.60	$2.17 ₱127.16	+15.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.32 ₱136.05	$2.73 ₱159.79	+17.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$43.01 ₱2,519.46	$30.80 ₱1,804.18	-28.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.88 ₱403.11	$5.63 ₱329.55	-18.2%
Average			-2.9%

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pay 15.5% more for clothing

	Paranaque City	Philippines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$35.44 ₱2,076.04	$41.17 ₱2,411.77	+16.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$15.48 ₱907.01	$25.58 ₱1,498.48	+65.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$64.51 ₱3,779.19	$69.76 ₱4,086.86	+8.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$91.18 ₱5,341.26	$65.98 ₱3,865.00	-27.6%
Average			+15.5%

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