Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 125.3% higher than in Philippines (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 183.1% higher than in Philippines
Rent Prices in United States are 479.8% higher than in Philippines
Restaurant Prices in United States are 259.0% higher than in Philippines
Groceries Prices in United States are 109.5% higher than in Philippines
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 300.5% higher than in Philippines

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Restaurants	Philippines Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	233.00 ₱ (4.00 $)	1,165.00 ₱ (20.00 $)	+400.0 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	1,200.00 ₱ (20.60 $)	4,368.75 ₱ (75.00 $)	+264.1 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	200.00 ₱ (3.43 $)	640.75 ₱ (11.00 $)	+220.4 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	75.00 ₱ (1.29 $)	349.50 ₱ (6.00 $)	+366.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	120.00 ₱ (2.06 $)	407.75 ₱ (7.00 $)	+239.8 %
Cappuccino (regular)	133.24 ₱ (2.29 $)	302.75 ₱ (5.20 $)	+127.2 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	42.55 ₱ (0.73 $)	147.83 ₱ (2.54 $)	+247.5 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	22.33 ₱ (0.38 $)	120.68 ₱ (2.07 $)	+440.4 %
Markets	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	383.94 ₱ (6.59 $)	232.31 ₱ (3.99 $)	-39.5 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	65.02 ₱ (1.12 $)	190.72 ₱ (3.27 $)	+193.3 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	24.36 ₱ (0.42 $)	121.30 ₱ (2.08 $)	+398.0 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	117.32 ₱ (2.01 $)	222.90 ₱ (3.83 $)	+90.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	198.17 ₱ (3.40 $)	341.36 ₱ (5.86 $)	+72.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	111.63 ₱ (1.92 $)	317.96 ₱ (5.46 $)	+184.8 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	188.25 ₱ (3.23 $)	425.70 ₱ (7.31 $)	+126.1 %
Apples (1 lb)	75.03 ₱ (1.29 $)	138.76 ₱ (2.38 $)	+84.9 %
Banana (1 lb)	37.33 ₱ (0.64 $)	44.25 ₱ (0.76 $)	+18.5 %
Oranges (1 lb)	68.67 ₱ (1.18 $)	118.53 ₱ (2.03 $)	+72.6 %
Tomato (1 lb)	41.54 ₱ (0.71 $)	129.43 ₱ (2.22 $)	+211.6 %
Potato (1 lb)	56.71 ₱ (0.97 $)	77.57 ₱ (1.33 $)	+36.8 %
Onion (1 lb)	65.72 ₱ (1.13 $)	81.21 ₱ (1.39 $)	+23.6 %
Lettuce (1 head)	78.07 ₱ (1.34 $)	127.86 ₱ (2.20 $)	+63.8 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	41.17 ₱ (0.71 $)	128.79 ₱ (2.21 $)	+212.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	364.50 ₱ (6.26 $)	873.75 ₱ (15.00 $)	+139.7 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	65.89 ₱ (1.13 $)	111.64 ₱ (1.92 $)	+69.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	105.82 ₱ (1.82 $)	206.75 ₱ (3.55 $)	+95.4 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	160.00 ₱ (2.75 $)	582.50 ₱ (10.00 $)	+264.1 %
Transportation	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	15.00 ₱ (0.26 $)	145.62 ₱ (2.50 $)	+870.8 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	600.00 ₱ (10.30 $)	3,786.25 ₱ (65.00 $)	+531.0 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	45.00 ₱ (0.77 $)	218.44 ₱ (3.75 $)	+385.4 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	24.14 ₱ (0.41 $)	163.10 ₱ (2.80 $)	+575.6 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 ₱ (2.58 $)	1,747.50 ₱ (30.00 $)	+1,065.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	247.05 ₱ (4.24 $)	205.41 ₱ (3.53 $)	-16.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,300,000.00 ₱ (22,317.60 $)	1,747,499.91 ₱ (30,000.00 $)	+34.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,181,788.56 ₱ (20,288.22 $)	1,508,296.39 ₱ (25,893.50 $)	+27.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	6,104.31 ₱ (104.80 $)	12,045.73 ₱ (206.79 $)	+97.3 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,719.07 ₱ (29.51 $)	3,312.52 ₱ (56.87 $)	+92.7 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	1,730.87 ₱ (29.71 $)	4,133.35 ₱ (70.96 $)	+138.8 %
Sports And Leisure	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,777.34 ₱ (30.51 $)	2,722.40 ₱ (46.74 $)	+53.2 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	300.99 ₱ (5.17 $)	1,249.16 ₱ (21.44 $)	+315.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	350.00 ₱ (6.01 $)	815.50 ₱ (14.00 $)	+133.0 %
Childcare	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	6,503.36 ₱ (111.65 $)	80,339.24 ₱ (1,379.21 $)	+1,135.3 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	280,184.26 ₱ (4,810.03 $)	1,340,141.30 ₱ (23,006.72 $)	+378.3 %
Clothing And Shoes	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,449.62 ₱ (42.05 $)	3,017.05 ₱ (51.79 $)	+23.2 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	1,388.77 ₱ (23.84 $)	2,475.89 ₱ (42.50 $)	+78.3 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	3,973.40 ₱ (68.21 $)	5,185.56 ₱ (89.02 $)	+30.5 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	3,584.92 ₱ (61.54 $)	6,586.86 ₱ (113.08 $)	+83.7 %
Rent Per Month	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	17,525.83 ₱ (300.87 $)	101,940.85 ₱ (1,750.06 $)	+481.7 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,930.60 ₱ (170.48 $)	83,878.95 ₱ (1,439.98 $)	+744.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	37,017.19 ₱ (635.49 $)	170,043.23 ₱ (2,919.20 $)	+359.4 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	20,941.95 ₱ (359.52 $)	139,376.23 ₱ (2,392.73 $)	+565.5 %
Buy Apartment Price	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	12,427.68 ₱ (213.35 $)	17,465.97 ₱ (299.85 $)	+40.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	6,057.07 ₱ (103.98 $)	14,664.17 ₱ (251.75 $)	+142.1 %
Salaries And Financing	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	22,433.98 ₱ (385.13 $)	254,356.72 ₱ (4,366.64 $)	+1,033.8 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	7.32	6.57	-10.2 %
Last update:	January 2025	January 2025
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