Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 35.0% cheaper than Japan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 37.6% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 24.2% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 49.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 34.1% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 47.5% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.2% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 8.2% less in Philippines
Expenses including transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Japan, you would:
pay 37.6% less for restaurants
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.44
¥936
|
$3.60
₱199.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.94
¥718
|
$3.18
₱175.87
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
¥141
|
$0.73
₱40.41
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.73
¥107
|
$0.40
₱22.12
|
|
pay 24.2% less for groceries
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.52
¥221
|
$1.17
₱64.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.72
¥832
|
$3.38
₱186.93
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.46
¥793
|
$6.61
₱366.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.02
¥293
|
$1.92
₱106.40
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.73
¥396
|
$1.82
₱100.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.17
¥316
|
$1.33
₱73.81
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.02
¥149
|
$0.64
₱35.41
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
¥239
|
$1.14
₱63.27
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
¥296
|
$0.67
₱37.31
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
¥184
|
$0.97
₱53.88
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.08
¥157
|
$1.21
₱66.88
|
|
pay 49.9% less for transportation
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
¥614
|
$4.22
₱233.87
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.82
¥8,405
|
$11.49
₱636.35
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,042.19
¥3,204,394
|
$26,375.77
₱1,460,557.97
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$25.42
¥3,696
|
$2.70
₱149.45
|
|
pay 34.1% less for housing
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$31.09
¥4,520
|
$29.28
₱1,621.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$500.38
¥72,743
|
$242.58
₱13,433.12
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$325.42
¥47,308
|
$157.31
₱8,711.21
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.04
¥16,433
|
$81.80
₱4,529.95
|
|
pay 47.5% less for childcare
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$288.10
¥41,883
|
$165.07
₱9,140.98
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,095.30
¥1,612,985
|
$5,295.45
₱293,235.29
|
|
pay 43.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.71
¥394
|
$1.23
₱68.14
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.78
¥404
|
$2.19
₱121.13
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.98
¥579
|
$2.57
₱142.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$57.72
¥8,390
|
$29.66
₱1,642.23
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.97
¥1,741
|
$5.28
₱292.39
|
|
pay 8.2% less for clothing
|
Japan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.54
¥5,894
|
$35.44
₱1,962.39
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.82
¥3,899
|
$22.98
₱1,272.58
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$54.08
¥7,862
|
$64.92
₱3,594.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.66
¥11,872
|
$60.53
₱3,351.85
|
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