Summary of cost of living in Philippines:
Restaurants | |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 219.82 ₱ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,200.00 ₱ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 75.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 135.84 ₱ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 41.95 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 22.52 ₱ | |
Markets | |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 106.12 ₱ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 66.88 ₱ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 25.40 ₱ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 119.95 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 198.64 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 115.11 ₱ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 193.33 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 77.68 ₱ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 39.16 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 69.45 ₱ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 42.55 ₱ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 60.28 ₱ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 68.16 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 82.80 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 40.64 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 380.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 70.17 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 108.86 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 180.00 ₱ | |
Transportation | |
|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 22.53 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 64.35 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,216,445.72 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | |
|
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,088.73 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,324.21 ₱ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,702.17 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | |
|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,886.83 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 339.79 ₱ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 350.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | |
|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 5,991.19 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 339,111.37 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | |
|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,655.69 ₱ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,476.84 ₱ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,207.25 ₱ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,682.83 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | |
|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,645.51 ₱ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,413.34 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 36,288.58 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 19,890.81 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,058.07 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,478.19 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,966.71 ₱ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.21 |
Sources and References
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 36.0 | 15.8 | 27.0 | 40.8 | 26.3 | 33.7 | |
| Cebu | 34.2 | 13.1 | 24.8 | 40.9 | 21.2 | 30.2 | |
| Baguio | 29.3 | 6.3 | 19.1 | 32.7 | 15.3 | 25.8 |
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