Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and Japan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Japan are 50.7% higher than in Philippines (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Japan are 57.8% higher than in Philippines | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 91.2% higher than in Philippines | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 70.6% higher than in Philippines | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 56.1% higher than in Philippines | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 265.4% higher than in Philippines | |
Restaurants | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 ₱ (538.89 ¥) |
371.13 ₱ (1,000.00 ¥) |
+85.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₱ (3,233.37 ¥) |
2,226.78 ₱ (6,000.00 ¥) |
+85.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
200.00 ₱ (538.89 ¥) |
278.35 ₱ (750.00 ¥) |
+39.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ₱ (188.61 ¥) |
167.01 ₱ (450.00 ¥) |
+138.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (323.34 ¥) |
221.38 ₱ (596.50 ¥) |
+84.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
135.46 ₱ (364.99 ¥) |
165.32 ₱ (445.45 ¥) |
+22.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
41.86 ₱ (112.79 ¥) |
57.40 ₱ (154.66 ¥) |
+37.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
22.29 ₱ (60.07 ¥) |
41.72 ₱ (112.43 ¥) |
+87.2 % |
Markets | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
370.82 ₱ (999.17 ¥) |
299.96 ₱ (808.23 ¥) |
-19.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
61.72 ₱ (166.31 ¥) |
76.25 ₱ (205.44 ¥) |
+23.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
23.61 ₱ (63.62 ¥) |
88.24 ₱ (237.75 ¥) |
+273.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
115.07 ₱ (310.04 ¥) |
121.32 ₱ (326.89 ¥) |
+5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
183.24 ₱ (493.73 ¥) |
278.78 ₱ (751.17 ¥) |
+52.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
107.99 ₱ (290.98 ¥) |
156.82 ₱ (422.55 ¥) |
+45.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
175.93 ₱ (474.03 ¥) |
404.59 ₱ (1,090.17 ¥) |
+130.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
70.79 ₱ (190.75 ¥) |
118.40 ₱ (319.04 ¥) |
+67.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
37.65 ₱ (101.46 ¥) |
57.56 ₱ (155.09 ¥) |
+52.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
67.33 ₱ (181.42 ¥) |
103.10 ₱ (277.81 ¥) |
+53.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
40.18 ₱ (108.26 ¥) |
109.26 ₱ (294.40 ¥) |
+171.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
51.65 ₱ (139.16 ¥) |
65.48 ₱ (176.44 ¥) |
+26.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
64.68 ₱ (174.27 ¥) |
57.38 ₱ (154.62 ¥) |
-11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
77.14 ₱ (207.85 ¥) |
70.33 ₱ (189.52 ¥) |
-8.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
40.50 ₱ (109.11 ¥) |
47.25 ₱ (127.32 ¥) |
+16.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
380.00 ₱ (1,023.90 ¥) |
371.13 ₱ (1,000.00 ¥) |
-2.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
65.39 ₱ (176.19 ¥) |
111.80 ₱ (301.25 ¥) |
+71.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
102.30 ₱ (275.64 ¥) |
150.57 ₱ (405.72 ¥) |
+47.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
150.00 ₱ (404.17 ¥) |
222.68 ₱ (600.00 ¥) |
+48.5 % |
Transportation | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₱ (40.42 ¥) |
81.65 ₱ (220.00 ¥) |
+444.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 ₱ (1,616.68 ¥) |
2,969.04 ₱ (8,000.00 ¥) |
+394.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
40.00 ₱ (107.78 ¥) |
207.83 ₱ (560.00 ¥) |
+419.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
22.53 ₱ (60.71 ¥) |
238.91 ₱ (643.74 ¥) |
+960.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₱ (404.17 ¥) |
1,298.95 ₱ (3,500.00 ¥) |
+766.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
255.36 ₱ (688.06 ¥) |
239.03 ₱ (644.07 ¥) |
-6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,300,000.00 ₱ (3,502,816.83 ¥) |
1,240,316.07 ₱ (3,342,000.00 ¥) |
-4.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,156,638.98 ₱ (3,116,534.22 ¥) |
923,698.77 ₱ (2,488,882.76 ¥) |
-20.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
5,866.87 ₱ (15,808.14 ¥) |
9,161.01 ₱ (24,684.11 ¥) |
+56.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
2,100.98 ₱ (5,661.04 ¥) |
1,448.08 ₱ (3,901.81 ¥) |
-31.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,748.23 ₱ (4,710.55 ¥) |
1,844.38 ₱ (4,969.62 ¥) |
+5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,808.79 ₱ (4,873.73 ¥) |
3,109.72 ₱ (8,379.05 ¥) |
+71.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
295.89 ₱ (797.27 ¥) |
931.00 ₱ (2,508.55 ¥) |
+214.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₱ (808.34 ¥) |
668.03 ₱ (1,800.00 ¥) |
+122.7 % |
Childcare | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
8,320.14 ₱ (22,418.40 ¥) |
19,774.68 ₱ (53,282.37 ¥) |
+137.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
295,138.61 ₱ (795,243.47 ¥) |
692,726.46 ₱ (1,866,533.76 ¥) |
+134.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,276.41 ₱ (6,133.73 ¥) |
2,366.95 ₱ (6,377.68 ¥) |
+4.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,348.23 ₱ (3,632.76 ¥) |
1,663.90 ₱ (4,483.34 ¥) |
+23.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,922.80 ₱ (10,569.89 ¥) |
3,148.18 ₱ (8,482.69 ¥) |
-19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,602.56 ₱ (9,707.02 ¥) |
4,372.98 ₱ (11,782.89 ¥) |
+21.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
17,553.28 ₱ (47,296.86 ¥) |
31,975.29 ₱ (86,156.61 ¥) |
+82.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,782.69 ₱ (26,359.22 ¥) |
21,269.14 ₱ (57,309.16 ¥) |
+117.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
38,156.85 ₱ (102,812.66 ¥) |
68,432.37 ₱ (184,389.27 ¥) |
+79.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
20,258.55 ₱ (54,586.16 ¥) |
42,251.75 ₱ (113,846.27 ¥) |
+108.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
13,829.27 ₱ (37,262.61 ¥) |
29,692.16 ₱ (80,004.76 ¥) |
+114.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
7,188.13 ₱ (19,368.22 ¥) |
17,957.85 ₱ (48,386.98 ¥) |
+149.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
21,407.69 ₱ (57,682.46 ¥) |
123,472.30 ₱ (332,692.97 ¥) |
+476.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.25 | 1.78 | -75.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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