Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 128.5% higher than in Philippines (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 181.6% higher than in Philippines
Rent Prices in United States are 442.6% higher than in Philippines
Restaurant Prices in United States are 272.9% higher than in Philippines
Groceries Prices in United States are 108.3% higher than in Philippines
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 326.7% higher than in Philippines

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Restaurants	Philippines Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	220.00 ₱ (3.73 $)	1,179.36 ₱ (20.00 $)	+436.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	1,200.00 ₱ (20.35 $)	4,422.60 ₱ (75.00 $)	+268.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	200.00 ₱ (3.39 $)	707.62 ₱ (12.00 $)	+253.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	75.00 ₱ (1.27 $)	353.81 ₱ (6.00 $)	+371.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	120.00 ₱ (2.04 $)	442.26 ₱ (7.50 $)	+268.6 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	136.40 ₱ (2.31 $)	313.27 ₱ (5.31 $)	+129.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	42.14 ₱ (0.71 $)	153.61 ₱ (2.60 $)	+264.5 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	22.58 ₱ (0.38 $)	124.53 ₱ (2.11 $)	+451.6 %
Markets	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	106.06 ₱ (1.80 $)	62.77 ₱ (1.06 $)	-40.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	66.83 ₱ (1.13 $)	195.76 ₱ (3.32 $)	+192.9 %
White Rice (1 lb)	25.40 ₱ (0.43 $)	123.20 ₱ (2.09 $)	+385.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	120.33 ₱ (2.04 $)	260.19 ₱ (4.41 $)	+116.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	199.48 ₱ (3.38 $)	348.30 ₱ (5.91 $)	+74.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	115.56 ₱ (1.96 $)	328.22 ₱ (5.57 $)	+184.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	193.95 ₱ (3.29 $)	444.36 ₱ (7.54 $)	+129.1 %
Apples (1 lb)	78.28 ₱ (1.33 $)	140.06 ₱ (2.38 $)	+78.9 %
Bananas (1 lb)	39.18 ₱ (0.66 $)	45.07 ₱ (0.76 $)	+15.0 %
Oranges (1 lb)	70.37 ₱ (1.19 $)	119.10 ₱ (2.02 $)	+69.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	42.54 ₱ (0.72 $)	131.16 ₱ (2.22 $)	+208.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	60.28 ₱ (1.02 $)	77.81 ₱ (1.32 $)	+29.1 %
Onions (1 lb)	68.16 ₱ (1.16 $)	82.07 ₱ (1.39 $)	+20.4 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	82.81 ₱ (1.40 $)	130.74 ₱ (2.22 $)	+57.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	40.55 ₱ (0.69 $)	133.02 ₱ (2.26 $)	+228.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	380.00 ₱ (6.44 $)	884.52 ₱ (15.00 $)	+132.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	70.18 ₱ (1.19 $)	118.73 ₱ (2.01 $)	+69.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	108.88 ₱ (1.85 $)	213.48 ₱ (3.62 $)	+96.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	180.00 ₱ (3.05 $)	613.27 ₱ (10.40 $)	+240.7 %
Transportation	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	15.00 ₱ (0.25 $)	147.42 ₱ (2.50 $)	+882.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	800.00 ₱ (13.57 $)	3,832.92 ₱ (65.00 $)	+379.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	45.00 ₱ (0.76 $)	206.39 ₱ (3.50 $)	+358.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	22.53 ₱ (0.38 $)	166.07 ₱ (2.82 $)	+637.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	120.00 ₱ (2.04 $)	1,769.04 ₱ (30.00 $)	+1,374.2 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	64.38 ₱ (1.09 $)	52.10 ₱ (0.88 $)	-19.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	1,300,000.00 ₱ (22,045.85 $)	2,105,142.34 ₱ (35,699.74 $)	+61.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	1,216,611.67 ₱ (20,631.73 $)	1,525,732.82 ₱ (25,873.91 $)	+25.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	6,186.38 ₱ (104.91 $)	12,406.62 ₱ (210.40 $)	+100.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	1,319.46 ₱ (22.38 $)	3,590.77 ₱ (60.89 $)	+172.1 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	1,700.67 ₱ (28.84 $)	4,268.76 ₱ (72.39 $)	+151.0 %
Sports And Leisure	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	1,892.95 ₱ (32.10 $)	2,680.98 ₱ (45.46 $)	+41.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	339.79 ₱ (5.76 $)	1,348.07 ₱ (22.86 $)	+296.7 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	350.00 ₱ (5.94 $)	884.52 ₱ (15.00 $)	+152.7 %
Childcare	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	5,992.64 ₱ (101.63 $)	81,351.40 ₱ (1,379.59 $)	+1,257.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	339,394.75 ₱ (5,755.57 $)	1,372,064.82 ₱ (23,267.96 $)	+304.3 %
Clothing And Shoes	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	2,654.55 ₱ (45.02 $)	3,090.33 ₱ (52.41 $)	+16.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	1,477.09 ₱ (25.05 $)	2,525.17 ₱ (42.82 $)	+71.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	4,205.53 ₱ (71.32 $)	5,348.79 ₱ (90.71 $)	+27.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	3,684.61 ₱ (62.48 $)	6,700.88 ₱ (113.64 $)	+81.9 %
Rent Per Month	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	19,505.30 ₱ (330.78 $)	102,819.46 ₱ (1,743.65 $)	+427.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	10,826.94 ₱ (183.61 $)	83,440.09 ₱ (1,415.01 $)	+670.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	39,605.85 ₱ (671.65 $)	169,135.66 ₱ (2,868.26 $)	+327.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	21,166.81 ₱ (358.95 $)	138,965.10 ₱ (2,356.62 $)	+556.5 %
Buy Apartment Price	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	16,472.06 ₱ (279.34 $)	18,342.25 ₱ (311.05 $)	+11.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	7,805.34 ₱ (132.37 $)	14,546.24 ₱ (246.68 $)	+86.4 %
Salaries And Financing	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	20,969.20 ₱ (355.60 $)	251,950.64 ₱ (4,272.67 $)	+1,101.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	7.13	6.33	-11.1 %
Last update:	8 December 2025	8 December 2025
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