Cost of living in Philippines
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.36
₱190.75
|
$2.14
-
$6.08
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.06
₱174.21
|
$2.57
-
$3.69
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.71
₱40.63
|
$0.47
-
$1.24
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.41
₱23.52
|
$0.31
-
$0.69
|
Philippines - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.23
₱69.71
|
$0.93
-
$1.68
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.26
₱185.05
|
$2.31
-
$5.12
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.76
₱384.24
|
$5.58
-
$8.53
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.82
₱103.48
|
$1.37
-
$2.31
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.91
₱108.70
|
$1.40
-
$2.61
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱66.24
|
$0.80
-
$1.92
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
₱38.49
|
$0.53
-
$0.94
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.06
₱60.35
|
$0.70
-
$1.75
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
₱37.01
|
$0.41
-
$0.98
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
₱45.86
|
$0.57
-
$1.19
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱58.19
|
$0.69
-
$1.79
|
Philippines - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.92
₱279.53
|
$4.60
-
$5.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.10
₱687.58
|
$8.15
-
$18.01
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,173.37
₱1,430,917.21
|
$22,405.10
-
$30,687.30
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.86
₱219.32
|
$2.96
-
$6.13
|
Philippines - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$38.43
₱2,184.18
|
$30.48
-
$54.07
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$288.35
₱16,390.39
|
$215.74
-
$557.95
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$172.40
₱9,799.78
|
$130.98
-
$285.46
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$74.91
₱4,258.20
|
$49.26
-
$131.26
|
Philippines - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$170.74
₱9,705.53
|
$95.17
-
$367.65
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,005.00
₱341,339.23
|
$3,391.32
-
$11,345.46
|
Philippines - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.30
₱73.91
|
$0.96
-
$2.13
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.36
₱133.91
|
$1.63
-
$3.28
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.45
₱139.24
|
$2.06
-
$3.02
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.83
₱2,150.22
|
$19.62
-
$58.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.08
₱288.49
|
$4.24
-
$6.98
|
Philippines - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.79
₱2,147.96
|
$23.55
-
$65.10
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$22.95
₱1,304.35
|
$13.33
-
$38.96
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.45
₱3,834.11
|
$46.98
-
$99.37
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$60.35
₱3,430.48
|
$37.98
-
$95.43
|
Philippines - Cost of clothing
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