Cost of Living in Philippines

Summary of cost of living in Philippines:

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 4.13 $ 1.71-8.55
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 21.19 $ 12.82-51.27
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 3.42 $ 2.56-4.73
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.37 $ 0.85-2.56
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.05 $ 1.45-3.93
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.33 $ 0.85-4.10
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.77 $ 0.43-1.71
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.40 $ 0.26-0.94
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.81 $ 1.38-2.56
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.15 $ 0.78-1.71
White Rice (1 lb) 0.44 $ 0.35-0.54
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.05 $ 1.44-2.91
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.39 $ 1.40-8.33
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.97 $ 1.16-2.71
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 3.33 $ 2.33-4.65
Apples (1 lb) 1.32 $ 0.70-2.33
Bananas (1 lb) 0.67 $ 0.31-1.32
Oranges (1 lb) 1.18 $ 0.47-2.33
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.23-1.16
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.03 $ 0.39-1.55
Onions (1 lb) 1.16 $ 0.60-1.94
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.42 $ 0.51-2.73
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.70 $ 0.43-1.28
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.67 $ 4.00-13.67
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.20 $ 0.77-1.71
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.86 $ 1.13-2.56
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.08 $ 2.39-3.43
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.26 $ 0.22-0.68
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 13.67 $ 7.69-25.64
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.77 $ 0.68-0.96
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.39 $ 0.36-0.72
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 2.05 $ 1.71-4.77
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.11 $ 0.97-1.28
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 22,901.09 $ 22,217.47-22,901.09
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 20,599.49 $ 20,508.44-22,217.47
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 105.66 $ 64.94-187.99
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 22.38 $ 7.69-42.71
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 28.96 $ 25.46-42.73
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 32.38 $ 13.67-51.27
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 5.90 $ 3.42-8.55
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5.98 $ 4.27-7.69
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 136.40 $ 56.97-625.22
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 5,831.91 $ 1,709.04-15,381.33
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 44.88 $ 17.09-85.43
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 25.59 $ 8.55-42.73
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 72.10 $ 42.73-111.09
Men's Leather Business Shoes 64.08 $ 34.18-119.63
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 337.90 $ 136.72-808.66
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 188.59 $ 85.45-427.26
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 681.80 $ 256.36-1,879.94
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 374.12 $ 170.90-939.97
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 287.67 $ 87.33-603.34
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 138.16 $ 47.63-323.90
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 348.52 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.07 5.00-10.00

Prices in Philippines

This country had 3245 entries in the past 12 months by 334 different contributors.
Last update: 8 February 2026
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By City in Philippines
Rank
City
Cost of Living Index
Rent Index
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index
Groceries Index
Restaurant Price Index
Local Purchasing Power Index
Makati 42.0 22.2 33.0 42.9 32.9 45.8
Manila 35.5 16.2 26.7 42.2 26.2 36.1
Cebu 33.8 12.5 24.1 41.6 23.3 31.4
Quezon City 33.2 7.8 21.6 40.0 21.3 41.4
Davao 31.9 7.1 20.6 35.1 24.6 26.1
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