Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 54.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 72.1% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 5.0% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 59.3% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 63.8% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 80.3% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 60.8% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 40.8% less in Philippines
Expenses including childcare, restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and clothing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of United Kingdom, you would:
pay 72.1% less for restaurants
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.70
£15.37
|
$3.60
₱210.56
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
£7.60
|
$3.18
₱185.96
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
£1.83
|
$0.73
₱42.73
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
£1.29
|
$0.40
₱23.39
|
|
pay 5.0% less for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
£1.26
|
$1.17
₱68.35
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.35
£3.58
|
$3.38
₱197.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
£4.87
|
$6.61
₱387.32
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.77
£3.10
|
$1.92
₱112.51
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.70
£3.04
|
$1.82
₱106.69
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
£1.01
|
$1.33
₱78.04
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
£0.55
|
$0.64
₱37.44
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
£1.03
|
$1.14
₱66.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
£1.16
|
$0.67
₱39.45
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.53
|
$0.97
₱56.97
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.53
|
$1.21
₱70.71
|
|
pay 59.3% less for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
£5.81
|
$4.22
₱247.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.23
£80.73
|
$11.49
₱672.88
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,832.80
£28,625.38
|
$26,375.77
₱1,544,380.07
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.15
£14.09
|
$2.70
₱158.03
|
|
pay 63.8% less for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.40
£32.38
|
$29.28
₱1,714.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,243.58
£1,021.97
|
$242.58
₱14,204.05
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,020.84
£838.92
|
$157.31
₱9,211.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.21
£188.36
|
$81.80
₱4,789.93
|
|
pay 80.3% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,497.56
£1,230.69
|
$165.07
₱9,665.59
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,629.32
£15,309.47
|
$5,295.45
₱310,064.21
|
|
pay 60.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.63
£4.62
|
$1.23
₱72.05
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
£3.39
|
$2.19
₱128.08
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.47
£14.36
|
$2.57
₱150.21
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.31
£37.24
|
$29.66
₱1,736.48
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.89
£10.60
|
$5.28
₱309.17
|
|
pay 40.8% less for clothing
|
United Kingdom
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.43
£64.45
|
$35.44
₱2,075.01
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.13
£32.98
|
$22.98
₱1,345.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.36
£74.25
|
$64.92
₱3,800.97
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.72
£79.48
|
$60.53
₱3,544.22
|
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