Cost of Living in Philippines
Summary of cost of living in Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,962.5$ (110,820.2₱), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 568.5$ (32,104.7₱), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Philippines is, on average, 54.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Philippines is, on average, 82.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 225.88 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 75.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 133.44 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 42.48 ₱ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.55 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 391.18 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 66.17 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 25.09 ₱ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 117.72 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 198.09 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 112.33 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 190.30 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 77.12 ₱ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 37.76 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 69.27 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 41.70 ₱ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 57.95 ₱ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 66.37 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 80.49 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 40.53 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 360.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 66.34 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 106.75 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 170.00 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 147.50 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 246.04 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,199,199.57 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,074.40 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,460.72 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,697.75 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,816.48 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 318.31 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,846.49 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 258,777.49 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,567.41 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,421.92 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,097.24 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,575.90 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,528.17 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,133.57 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,051.83 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,918.56 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,494.30 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,599.50 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,427.03 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.22 |
Prices in Philippines
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Last update: 9 July 2025
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Last update: 9 July 2025
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