Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Philippines Reverse

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Cost of Living in Philippines is 56.6% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Philippines is 64.8% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Philippines are 81.7% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 73.4% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Philippines are 52.4% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 76.6% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Philippines Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(1,188.40 ₱)		 3.70 $
(220.00 ₱)		      -81.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $
(4,456.50 ₱)		 20.20 $
(1,200.00 ₱)		      -73.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(713.04 ₱)		 3.37 $
(200.00 ₱)		      -72.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(356.52 ₱)		 1.26 $
(75.00 ₱)		      -79.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(445.65 ₱)		 2.02 $
(120.00 ₱)		      -73.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $
(315.78 ₱)		 2.30 $
(136.41 ₱)		      -56.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.61 $
(154.89 ₱)		 0.71 $
(42.15 ₱)		      -72.8 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(125.50 ₱)		 0.38 $
(22.53 ₱)		      -82.0 %
Markets
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(63.26 ₱)		 1.78 $
(106.06 ₱)		      +67.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $
(197.35 ₱)		 1.12 $
(66.84 ₱)		      -66.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.09 $
(124.17 ₱)		 0.43 $
(25.40 ₱)		      -79.5 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $
(262.12 ₱)		 2.03 $
(120.35 ₱)		      -54.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $
(351.01 ₱)		 3.36 $
(199.52 ₱)		      -43.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(330.64 ₱)		 1.95 $
(115.58 ₱)		      -65.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.53 $
(447.71 ₱)		 3.26 $
(193.97 ₱)		      -56.7 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(141.12 ₱)		 1.32 $
(78.30 ₱)		      -44.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(45.44 ₱)		 0.66 $
(39.19 ₱)		      -13.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.02 $
(119.98 ₱)		 1.18 $
(70.38 ₱)		      -41.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(132.10 ₱)		 0.72 $
(42.54 ₱)		      -67.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(78.44 ₱)		 1.01 $
(60.29 ₱)		      -23.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(82.67 ₱)		 1.15 $
(68.17 ₱)		      -17.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(131.77 ₱)		 1.39 $
(82.83 ₱)		      -37.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $
(134.06 ₱)		 0.68 $
(40.57 ₱)		      -69.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(891.30 ₱)		 6.40 $
(380.00 ₱)		      -57.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.01 $
(119.67 ₱)		 1.18 $
(70.19 ₱)		      -41.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $
(215.09 ₱)		 1.83 $
(108.90 ₱)		      -49.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $
(617.97 ₱)		 3.03 $
(180.00 ₱)		      -70.9 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(148.55 ₱)		 0.25 $
(15.00 ₱)		      -89.9 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(3,862.30 ₱)		 13.46 $
(800.00 ₱)		      -79.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(207.97 ₱)		 0.76 $
(45.00 ₱)		      -78.4 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(167.35 ₱)		 0.38 $
(22.53 ₱)		      -86.5 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(1,782.60 ₱)		 2.02 $
(120.00 ₱)		      -93.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.88 $
(52.49 ₱)		 1.08 $
(64.38 ₱)		      +22.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $
(2,121,278.44 ₱)		 21,878.16 $
(1,300,000.00 ₱)		      -38.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,873.91 $
(1,537,427.70 ₱)		 20,477.95 $
(1,216,800.00 ₱)		      -20.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.37 $
(12,500.43 ₱)		 104.12 $
(6,186.91 ₱)		      -50.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.92 $
(3,620.14 ₱)		 22.21 $
(1,319.67 ₱)		      -63.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.40 $
(4,302.20 ₱)		 28.62 $
(1,700.75 ₱)		      -60.5 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.48 $
(2,702.41 ₱)		 31.86 $
(1,893.20 ₱)		      -29.9 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 22.85 $
(1,357.69 ₱)		 5.72 $
(339.79 ₱)		      -75.0 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(891.30 ₱)		 5.89 $
(350.00 ₱)		      -60.7 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,379.60 $
(81,976.08 ₱)		 100.88 $
(5,994.28 ₱)		      -92.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,267.96 $
(1,382,581.82 ₱)		 5,717.20 $
(339,716.07 ₱)		      -75.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.41 $
(3,114.43 ₱)		 44.69 $
(2,655.47 ₱)		      -14.7 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.82 $
(2,544.23 ₱)		 24.86 $
(1,477.36 ₱)		      -41.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.72 $
(5,390.58 ₱)		 70.79 $
(4,206.22 ₱)		      -22.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.64 $
(6,752.24 ₱)		 62.04 $
(3,686.64 ₱)		      -45.4 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,744.76 $
(103,673.58 ₱)		 330.03 $
(19,610.16 ₱)		      -81.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,415.87 $
(84,131.26 ₱)		 182.27 $
(10,830.19 ₱)		      -87.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,872.15 $
(170,662.97 ₱)		 664.13 $
(39,462.55 ₱)		      -76.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,358.73 $
(140,155.83 ₱)		 356.31 $
(21,171.86 ₱)		      -84.9 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 311.68 $
(18,519.82 ₱)		 277.34 $
(16,479.67 ₱)		      -11.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 247.04 $
(14,679.05 ₱)		 131.41 $
(7,808.63 ₱)		      -46.8 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Philippines Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,273.97 $
(253,959.47 ₱)		 352.34 $
(20,936.27 ₱)		      -91.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.33 7.08      +11.8 %
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