Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 9.6% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 69.8% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 0.1% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 2.1 times more in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 56.6% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 2.4 times more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 38.0% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 20.4% less in Philippines
The cost of childcare, transportation, and groceries in Philippines are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 69.8% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.60
₱200.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$3.18
₱177.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.73
₱40.72
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.40
₱22.29
|
|
pay 0.1% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.17
₱65.14
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.38
₱188.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$6.61
₱369.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.92
₱107.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.82
₱101.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.33
₱74.38
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.64
₱35.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.14
₱63.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.67
₱37.60
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.97
₱54.30
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.21
₱67.39
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.22
₱235.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$11.49
₱641.28
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$26,375.77
₱1,471,860.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$2.70
₱150.61
|
|
pay 56.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$29.28
₱1,634.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$242.58
₱13,537.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$157.31
₱8,778.62
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$81.80
₱4,565.00
|
|
pay 2.4 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$165.07
₱9,211.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,295.45
₱295,504.40
|
|
pay 38.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.23
₱68.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.19
₱122.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.57
₱143.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$29.66
₱1,654.94
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$5.28
₱294.65
|
|
pay 20.4% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$35.44
₱1,977.57
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$22.98
₱1,282.43
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$64.92
₱3,622.49
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$60.53
₱3,377.79
|
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