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Philippines vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone Cost of Living Summary

Philippines is 6.0% cheaper than Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Restaurants: pay 12.1% less in Philippines
Groceries: pay 11.0% more in Philippines
Transportation: pay 9.6% less in Philippines
Housing: pay 53.7% more in Philippines
Childcare: pay 58.8% less in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 6.1% less in Philippines
Clothing: pay 19.8% less in Philippines

The cost of housing and groceries in Philippines are more expensive than in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines.

Philippines vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Philippines instead of Subic Bay Freeport Zone, you would:

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pay 12.1% less for restaurants

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.30 ₱254.24	$3.83 ₱226.51	-10.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.44 ₱203.39	$3.27 ₱193.45	-4.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.82 ₱48.31	$0.69 ₱40.94	-15.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.46 ₱27.12	$0.38 ₱22.47	-17.2%
Average			-12.1%

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pay 11.0% more for groceries

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Bread 1 loaf	$1.54 ₱91.33	$1.24 ₱73.41	-19.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.59 ₱271.42	$3.91 ₱230.86	-14.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.87 ₱406.26	$7.02 ₱414.76	+2.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.97 ₱116.34	$2.06 ₱121.53	+4.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.26 ₱133.77	$1.91 ₱113.05	-15.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.74 ₱162.10	$1.42 ₱83.88	-48.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.81 ₱47.69	$0.65 ₱38.14	-20.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.63 ₱37.24	$1.17 ₱69.11	+85.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.52 ₱30.51	$0.69 ₱40.93	+34.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.75 ₱44.31	$0.95 ₱56.05	+26.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.63 ₱37.24	$1.17 ₱69.26	+86.0%
Average			+11.0%

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pay 9.6% less for transportation

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.16 ₱245.89	$4.15 ₱245.10	-0.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$17.55 ₱1,037.30	$12.67 ₱748.70	-27.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,507.78 ₱1,626,122.67	$24,414.32 ₱1,443,252.69	-11.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.75 ₱162.71	$2.78 ₱164.22	+0.9%
Average			-9.6%

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pay 53.7% more for housing

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.06 ₱1,067.81	$27.95 ₱1,652.03	+54.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$137.62 ₱8,135.70	$254.21 ₱15,027.37	+84.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$86.02 ₱5,084.81	$161.64 ₱9,555.28	+87.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$91.71 ₱5,421.64	$80.13 ₱4,736.59	-12.6%
Average			+53.7%

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pay 58.8% less for childcare

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	??	$130.02 ₱7,686.04
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,676.48 ₱808,485.01	$5,634.78 ₱333,100.11	-58.8%
Average			-58.8%

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pay 6.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.42 ₱83.90	$1.20 ₱70.84	-15.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.41 ₱142.37	$2.17 ₱128.32	-9.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.41 ₱142.20	$2.73 ₱161.24	+13.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.93 ₱1,828.50	$30.80 ₱1,820.61	-0.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.88 ₱406.78	$5.63 ₱332.55	-18.2%
Average			-6.1%

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pay 19.8% less for clothing

	Subic Bay Freeport Zone	Philippines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$44.44 ₱2,627.15	$41.17 ₱2,433.73	-7.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.55 ₱2,101.72	$25.58 ₱1,512.13	-28.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$71.68 ₱4,237.34	$69.76 ₱4,124.08	-2.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.82 ₱6,610.25	$65.98 ₱3,900.20	-41.0%
Average			-19.8%

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