Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 124.3% higher than in Philippines (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 185.9% higher than in Philippines
Rent Prices in United States are 473.5% higher than in Philippines
Restaurant Prices in United States are 292.2% higher than in Philippines
Groceries Prices in United States are 113.8% higher than in Philippines
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 325.0% higher than in Philippines

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Restaurants	Philippines Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 ₱ (3.48 $)	1,149.07 ₱ (20.00 $)	+474.5 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	1,200.00 ₱ (20.89 $)	4,309.01 ₱ (75.00 $)	+259.1 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	200.00 ₱ (3.48 $)	626.24 ₱ (10.90 $)	+213.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	70.00 ₱ (1.22 $)	344.72 ₱ (6.00 $)	+392.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	120.00 ₱ (2.09 $)	402.17 ₱ (7.00 $)	+235.1 %
Cappuccino (regular)	134.95 ₱ (2.35 $)	292.88 ₱ (5.10 $)	+117.0 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	42.34 ₱ (0.74 $)	142.67 ₱ (2.48 $)	+237.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	22.06 ₱ (0.38 $)	117.73 ₱ (2.05 $)	+433.7 %
Markets	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	371.64 ₱ (6.47 $)	229.75 ₱ (4.00 $)	-38.2 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	61.96 ₱ (1.08 $)	185.57 ₱ (3.23 $)	+199.5 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	23.64 ₱ (0.41 $)	118.56 ₱ (2.06 $)	+401.5 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	114.99 ₱ (2.00 $)	212.61 ₱ (3.70 $)	+84.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	185.80 ₱ (3.23 $)	333.83 ₱ (5.81 $)	+79.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	108.02 ₱ (1.88 $)	315.49 ₱ (5.49 $)	+192.1 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	176.09 ₱ (3.06 $)	417.95 ₱ (7.27 $)	+137.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	71.17 ₱ (1.24 $)	137.78 ₱ (2.40 $)	+93.6 %
Banana (1 lb)	37.68 ₱ (0.66 $)	43.67 ₱ (0.76 $)	+15.9 %
Oranges (1 lb)	67.32 ₱ (1.17 $)	116.67 ₱ (2.03 $)	+73.3 %
Tomato (1 lb)	41.02 ₱ (0.71 $)	127.34 ₱ (2.22 $)	+210.5 %
Potato (1 lb)	52.03 ₱ (0.91 $)	78.14 ₱ (1.36 $)	+50.2 %
Onion (1 lb)	65.81 ₱ (1.15 $)	79.07 ₱ (1.38 $)	+20.1 %
Lettuce (1 head)	78.43 ₱ (1.37 $)	123.92 ₱ (2.16 $)	+58.0 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	40.73 ₱ (0.71 $)	125.52 ₱ (2.18 $)	+208.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	382.50 ₱ (6.66 $)	861.80 ₱ (15.00 $)	+125.3 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	65.72 ₱ (1.14 $)	101.83 ₱ (1.77 $)	+54.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	103.41 ₱ (1.80 $)	203.71 ₱ (3.55 $)	+97.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	150.00 ₱ (2.61 $)	574.54 ₱ (10.00 $)	+283.0 %
Transportation	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	15.00 ₱ (0.26 $)	143.63 ₱ (2.50 $)	+857.6 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	600.00 ₱ (10.44 $)	4,136.65 ₱ (72.00 $)	+589.4 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	40.00 ₱ (0.70 $)	215.45 ₱ (3.75 $)	+438.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	22.53 ₱ (0.39 $)	158.00 ₱ (2.75 $)	+601.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 ₱ (2.61 $)	1,723.61 ₱ (30.00 $)	+1,049.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	255.19 ₱ (4.44 $)	209.86 ₱ (3.65 $)	-17.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,300,000.00 ₱ (22,626.99 $)	1,916,304.11 ₱ (33,354.00 $)	+47.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,164,583.18 ₱ (20,270.01 $)	1,499,008.51 ₱ (26,090.81 $)	+28.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	5,887.15 ₱ (102.47 $)	11,693.90 ₱ (203.54 $)	+98.6 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	2,081.11 ₱ (36.22 $)	3,008.74 ₱ (52.37 $)	+44.6 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	1,741.03 ₱ (30.30 $)	4,058.55 ₱ (70.64 $)	+133.1 %
Sports And Leisure	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,837.74 ₱ (31.99 $)	2,701.49 ₱ (47.02 $)	+47.0 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	293.53 ₱ (5.11 $)	1,266.71 ₱ (22.05 $)	+331.5 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	300.00 ₱ (5.22 $)	804.35 ₱ (14.00 $)	+168.1 %
Childcare	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	8,021.31 ₱ (139.61 $)	79,085.67 ₱ (1,376.52 $)	+885.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	298,100.82 ₱ (5,188.56 $)	1,321,400.63 ₱ (22,999.48 $)	+343.3 %
Clothing And Shoes	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,292.35 ₱ (39.90 $)	2,987.77 ₱ (52.00 $)	+30.3 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	1,350.32 ₱ (23.50 $)	2,450.12 ₱ (42.65 $)	+81.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	3,897.11 ₱ (67.83 $)	5,079.43 ₱ (88.41 $)	+30.3 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	3,551.68 ₱ (61.82 $)	6,541.31 ₱ (113.85 $)	+84.2 %
Rent Per Month	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	17,518.64 ₱ (304.92 $)	101,055.14 ₱ (1,758.90 $)	+476.8 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,768.31 ₱ (170.02 $)	83,158.94 ₱ (1,447.41 $)	+751.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	38,322.32 ₱ (667.01 $)	169,852.64 ₱ (2,956.35 $)	+343.2 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	20,169.44 ₱ (351.06 $)	137,834.88 ₱ (2,399.07 $)	+583.4 %
Buy Apartment Price	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	13,694.18 ₱ (238.35 $)	18,188.22 ₱ (316.57 $)	+32.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	7,053.61 ₱ (122.77 $)	14,730.45 ₱ (256.39 $)	+108.8 %
Salaries And Financing	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	21,427.75 ₱ (372.96 $)	260,377.80 ₱ (4,531.97 $)	+1,115.1 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	7.30	6.56	-10.1 %
Last update:	May 2024	May 2024
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