Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 50.9% cheaper than Germany overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 75.2% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 8.0% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 53.8% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 62.0% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 60.5% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 51.3% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 45.2% less in Philippines
Expenses including restaurants, housing, childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Germany, you would:
pay 75.2% less for restaurants
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.04
€12.37
|
$3.60
₱205.63
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.20
€8.98
|
$3.18
₱181.61
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
€2.47
|
$0.73
₱41.73
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.41
€2.12
|
$0.40
₱22.84
|
|
pay 8.0% less for groceries
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.03
€1.79
|
$1.17
₱66.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.71
€5.90
|
$3.38
₱193.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.38
€3.86
|
$6.61
₱378.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
€3.00
|
$1.92
₱109.88
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.24
€5.49
|
$1.82
₱104.19
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.28
€1.12
|
$1.33
₱76.22
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
€0.62
|
$0.64
₱36.56
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.86
|
$1.14
₱65.34
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.10
€1.85
|
$0.67
₱38.53
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
€0.58
|
$0.97
₱55.64
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
€0.61
|
$1.21
₱69.06
|
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pay 53.8% less for transportation
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
€6.23
|
$4.22
₱241.51
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.96
€46.63
|
$11.49
₱657.13
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,807.86
€25,363.51
|
$26,375.77
₱1,508,245.59
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.02
€20.27
|
$2.70
₱154.33
|
|
pay 62.0% less for housing
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.22
€42.45
|
$29.28
₱1,674.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$790.39
€695.89
|
$242.58
₱13,871.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$625.27
€550.51
|
$157.31
₱8,995.63
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$230.06
€202.56
|
$81.80
₱4,677.85
|
|
pay 60.5% less for childcare
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$458.39
€403.58
|
$165.07
₱9,439.44
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,308.95
€10,837.25
|
$5,295.45
₱302,809.51
|
|
pay 51.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.42
€3.89
|
$1.23
₱70.36
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.49
€3.07
|
$2.19
₱125.08
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.74
€7.69
|
$2.57
₱146.69
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.01
€31.70
|
$29.66
₱1,695.85
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.80
€11.27
|
$5.28
₱301.93
|
|
pay 45.2% less for clothing
|
Germany
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$82.34
€72.49
|
$35.44
₱2,026.46
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.78
€35.90
|
$22.98
₱1,314.13
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.59
€80.64
|
$64.92
₱3,712.04
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.43
€108.67
|
$60.53
₱3,461.29
|
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