Cost of Living in Philippines
Summary of cost of living in Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,865.1 (₱112,414.9), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $524.5 (₱31,616.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Philippines is, on average, 56.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Philippines is, on average, 80.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₱250.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₱1,330.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₱200.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₱80.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱122.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₱138.67 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱45.33 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₱23.54 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₱107.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₱67.79 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₱25.76 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₱119.60 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₱201.37 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₱117.97 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₱195.67 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₱77.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₱39.14 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₱68.48 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₱41.42 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₱60.69 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₱69.04 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₱83.91 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₱41.64 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₱395.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₱70.86 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱109.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₱180.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| 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) | ₱66.33 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₱1,340,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₱1,213,080.59 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₱6,249.61 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₱1,303.41 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₱1,691.68 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₱1,842.80 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₱347.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₱350.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₱8,747.99 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₱353,247.46 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₱2,728.10 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₱1,496.99 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₱4,193.61 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₱3,716.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₱19,814.24 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₱11,457.63 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₱40,234.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₱21,950.95 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₱17,564.18 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₱8,208.06 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₱20,127.72 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.14 | |
Prices in Philippines
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Last update: 16 June 2026
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Last update: 16 June 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 |
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| Makati | 41.1 | 22.0 | 32.4 | 42.2 | 30.7 | 40.9 | |
| Manila | 34.9 | 16.8 | 26.6 | 41.0 | 25.3 | 35.7 | |
| Cebu | 32.8 | 12.3 | 23.4 | 39.7 | 22.5 | 30.6 | |
| Quezon City | 32.6 | 8.7 | 21.7 | 38.7 | 20.5 | 39.7 | |
| Davao | 31.6 | 6.8 | 20.3 | 35.0 | 24.4 | 20.8 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Philippines:
Cost of Living in Abra
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Cost of Living in Agusan del Sur
Cost of Living in Aklan
Cost of Living in Albay
Cost of Living in Antique
Cost of Living in Aurora
Cost of Living in Bangsamoro
Cost of Living in Basilan
Cost of Living in Bataan
Cost of Living in Batangas
Cost of Living in Benguet
Cost of Living in Biliran
Cost of Living in Bohol
Cost of Living in Bukidnon
Cost of Living in Bulacan
Cost of Living in Cagayan
Cost of Living in Calabarzon
Cost of Living in Camarines Norte
Cost of Living in Camarines Sur
Cost of Living in Camiguin
Cost of Living in Capiz
Cost of Living in Caraga
Cost of Living in Catanduanes
Cost of Living in Cavite
Cost of Living in Cebu
Cost of Living in Central Luzon
Cost of Living in Central Visayas
Cost of Living in Cordillera Administrative Region
Cost of Living in Davao Occidental
Cost of Living in Davao Oriental
Cost of Living in Davao Region
Cost of Living in Davao de Oro
Cost of Living in Davao del Norte
Cost of Living in Davao del Sur
Cost of Living in Dinagat Islands
Cost of Living in Eastern Samar
Cost of Living in Eastern Visayas
Cost of Living in Guimaras
Cost of Living in Ifugao
Cost of Living in Ilocos Norte
Cost of Living in Ilocos Sur
Cost of Living in Iloilo
Cost of Living in Isabela
Cost of Living in Kalinga
Cost of Living in La Union
Cost of Living in Laguna
Cost of Living in Lanao del Norte
Cost of Living in Lanao del Sur
Cost of Living in Leyte
Cost of Living in Maguindanao del Norte
Cost of Living in Maguindanao del Sur
Cost of Living in Marinduque
Cost of Living in Masbate
Cost of Living in Metro Manila
Cost of Living in Mimaropa
Cost of Living in Misamis Occidental
Cost of Living in Misamis Oriental
Cost of Living in Mountain Province
Cost of Living in Negros Island Region
Cost of Living in Negros Occidental
Cost of Living in Negros Oriental
Cost of Living in North Cotabato
Cost of Living in Northern Mindanao
Cost of Living in Northern Samar
Cost of Living in Nueva Ecija
Cost of Living in Nueva Vizcaya
Cost of Living in Occidental Mindoro
Cost of Living in Oriental Mindoro
Cost of Living in Palawan
Cost of Living in Pampanga
Cost of Living in Pangasinan
Cost of Living in Quezon
Cost of Living in Quirino
Cost of Living in Rizal
Cost of Living in Romblon
Cost of Living in Samar
Cost of Living in Sarangani
Cost of Living in Soccsksargen
Cost of Living in Sorsogon
Cost of Living in South Cotabato
Cost of Living in Southern Leyte
Cost of Living in Sultan Kudarat
Cost of Living in Sulu
Cost of Living in Surigao del Norte
Cost of Living in Surigao del Sur
Cost of Living in Tarlac
Cost of Living in Tawi-Tawi
Cost of Living in Western Visayas
Cost of Living in Zambales
Cost of Living in Zamboanga Peninsula
Cost of Living in Zamboanga Sibugay
Cost of Living in Zamboanga del Norte
Cost of Living in Zamboanga del Sur
Cost of Living in Agusan del Norte
Cost of Living in Agusan del Sur
Cost of Living in Aklan
Cost of Living in Albay
Cost of Living in Antique
Cost of Living in Aurora
Cost of Living in Bangsamoro
Cost of Living in Basilan
Cost of Living in Bataan
Cost of Living in Batangas
Cost of Living in Benguet
Cost of Living in Biliran
Cost of Living in Bohol
Cost of Living in Bukidnon
Cost of Living in Bulacan
Cost of Living in Cagayan
Cost of Living in Calabarzon
Cost of Living in Camarines Norte
Cost of Living in Camarines Sur
Cost of Living in Camiguin
Cost of Living in Capiz
Cost of Living in Caraga
Cost of Living in Catanduanes
Cost of Living in Cavite
Cost of Living in Cebu
Cost of Living in Central Luzon
Cost of Living in Central Visayas
Cost of Living in Cordillera Administrative Region
Cost of Living in Davao Occidental
Cost of Living in Davao Oriental
Cost of Living in Davao Region
Cost of Living in Davao de Oro
Cost of Living in Davao del Norte
Cost of Living in Davao del Sur
Cost of Living in Dinagat Islands
Cost of Living in Eastern Samar
Cost of Living in Eastern Visayas
Cost of Living in Guimaras
Cost of Living in Ifugao
Cost of Living in Ilocos Norte
Cost of Living in Ilocos Sur
Cost of Living in Iloilo
Cost of Living in Isabela
Cost of Living in Kalinga
Cost of Living in La Union
Cost of Living in Laguna
Cost of Living in Lanao del Norte
Cost of Living in Lanao del Sur
Cost of Living in Leyte
Cost of Living in Maguindanao del Norte
Cost of Living in Maguindanao del Sur
Cost of Living in Marinduque
Cost of Living in Masbate
Cost of Living in Metro Manila
Cost of Living in Mimaropa
Cost of Living in Misamis Occidental
Cost of Living in Misamis Oriental
Cost of Living in Mountain Province
Cost of Living in Negros Island Region
Cost of Living in Negros Occidental
Cost of Living in Negros Oriental
Cost of Living in North Cotabato
Cost of Living in Northern Mindanao
Cost of Living in Northern Samar
Cost of Living in Nueva Ecija
Cost of Living in Nueva Vizcaya
Cost of Living in Occidental Mindoro
Cost of Living in Oriental Mindoro
Cost of Living in Palawan
Cost of Living in Pampanga
Cost of Living in Pangasinan
Cost of Living in Quezon
Cost of Living in Quirino
Cost of Living in Rizal
Cost of Living in Romblon
Cost of Living in Samar
Cost of Living in Sarangani
Cost of Living in Soccsksargen
Cost of Living in Sorsogon
Cost of Living in South Cotabato
Cost of Living in Southern Leyte
Cost of Living in Sultan Kudarat
Cost of Living in Sulu
Cost of Living in Surigao del Norte
Cost of Living in Surigao del Sur
Cost of Living in Tarlac
Cost of Living in Tawi-Tawi
Cost of Living in Western Visayas
Cost of Living in Zambales
Cost of Living in Zamboanga Peninsula
Cost of Living in Zamboanga Sibugay
Cost of Living in Zamboanga del Norte
Cost of Living in Zamboanga del Sur
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