Cost of living in Philippines
Philippines
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Philippines Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.60
₱205.63
|
$1.76
-
$7.62
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.18
₱181.61
|
$2.55
-
$4.53
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.73
₱41.73
|
$0.46
-
$1.62
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.40
₱22.84
|
$0.29
-
$0.80
|
Philippines - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.17
₱66.75
|
$0.84
-
$2.05
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.38
₱193.03
|
$1.97
-
$6.48
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.61
₱378.26
|
$5.33
-
$9.62
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.92
₱109.88
|
$1.37
-
$2.71
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.82
₱104.19
|
$1.25
-
$2.58
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.33
₱76.22
|
$0.82
-
$2.03
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
₱36.56
|
$0.43
-
$1.06
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.14
₱65.34
|
$0.60
-
$2.17
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
₱38.53
|
$0.34
-
$1.13
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.97
₱55.64
|
$0.52
-
$1.66
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
₱69.06
|
$0.68
-
$2.20
|
Philippines - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
₱241.51
|
$3.88
-
$4.91
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$11.49
₱657.13
|
$7.62
-
$13.83
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,375.77
₱1,508,245.59
|
$22,248.06
-
$31,142.50
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.70
₱154.33
|
$2.32
-
$4.04
|
Philippines - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.28
₱1,674.48
|
$23.52
-
$44.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$242.58
₱13,871.72
|
$177.70
-
$383.44
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$157.31
₱8,995.63
|
$113.97
-
$225.59
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$81.80
₱4,677.85
|
$51.92
-
$149.80
|
Philippines - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$165.07
₱9,439.44
|
$84.73
-
$408.47
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,295.45
₱302,809.51
|
$2,549.53
-
$11,682.50
|
Philippines - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.23
₱70.36
|
$0.84
-
$2.51
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.19
₱125.08
|
$1.18
-
$3.92
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.57
₱146.69
|
$2.13
-
$3.31
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.66
₱1,695.85
|
$17.45
-
$42.20
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.28
₱301.93
|
$4.45
-
$7.65
|
Philippines - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.44
₱2,026.46
|
$15.54
-
$60.20
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$22.98
₱1,314.13
|
$10.53
-
$40.12
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$64.92
₱3,712.04
|
$40.24
-
$99.74
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$60.53
₱3,461.29
|
$30.54
-
$116.36
|
Philippines - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 39 cities in Philippines, such as
Iloilo,
Naga,
Valenzuela,
Pasig,
Tacloban,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Philippines, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Philippines compared to Philippines.
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