Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 15.5% cheaper than Beijing.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.9% more in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 31.8% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 20.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 18.2% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 77.7% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 29.3% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 35.8% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and restaurants in Philippines are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Beijing, you would:
pay 4.9% more for restaurants
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.46
|
$3.60
₱203.87
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.61
|
$3.18
₱180.06
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
CN¥3.62
|
$0.73
₱41.37
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
CN¥2.26
|
$0.40
₱22.65
|
|
pay 31.8% more for groceries
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.43
CN¥10.46
|
$1.17
₱66.18
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.31
CN¥53.31
|
$3.38
₱191.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.17
CN¥52.31
|
$6.61
₱375.03
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.74
CN¥12.68
|
$1.92
₱108.94
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.53
CN¥11.17
|
$1.82
₱103.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
CN¥6.69
|
$1.33
₱75.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CN¥5.19
|
$0.64
₱36.25
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.47
|
$1.14
₱64.78
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
CN¥4.25
|
$0.67
₱38.20
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
CN¥2.69
|
$0.97
₱55.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
CN¥3.44
|
$1.21
₱68.47
|
|
pay 20.9% less for transportation
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
CN¥31.81
|
$4.22
₱239.45
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.40
CN¥243.65
|
$11.49
₱651.52
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥152,279.24
|
$26,375.77
₱1,495,360.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.50
|
$2.70
₱153.01
|
|
pay 18.2% more for housing
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.28
CN¥96.91
|
$29.28
₱1,660.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$929.88
CN¥6,784.20
|
$242.58
₱13,753.21
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$492.44
CN¥3,592.76
|
$157.31
₱8,918.78
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.04
CN¥306.72
|
$81.80
₱4,637.89
|
|
pay 77.7% less for childcare
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$763.49
CN¥5,570.30
|
$165.07
₱9,358.80
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,913.01
CN¥167,168.77
|
$5,295.45
₱300,222.65
|
|
pay 29.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.11
CN¥8.12
|
$1.23
₱69.76
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
CN¥26.29
|
$2.19
₱124.01
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.48
CN¥25.38
|
$2.57
₱145.44
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.46
CN¥477.56
|
$29.66
₱1,681.36
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.35
CN¥60.91
|
$5.28
₱299.35
|
|
pay 35.8% less for clothing
|
Beijing
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.65
CN¥457.11
|
$35.44
₱2,009.15
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.69
CN¥253.07
|
$22.98
₱1,302.91
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.45
CN¥608.86
|
$64.92
₱3,680.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.64
CN¥785.29
|
$60.53
₱3,431.72
|
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