Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 60.1% cheaper than Singapore overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 59.7% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 35.7% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 71.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 58.7% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 83.4% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 68.0% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 43.4% less in Philippines
Expenses including childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Singapore, you would:
pay 59.7% less for restaurants
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.16
SGD13.75
|
$3.60
₱208.66
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.52
SGD10.18
|
$3.18
₱184.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.52
SGD2.06
|
$0.73
₱42.34
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.12
SGD1.52
|
$0.40
₱23.18
|
|
pay 35.7% less for groceries
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.11
SGD2.85
|
$1.17
₱67.73
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.41
SGD11.39
|
$3.38
₱195.87
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.38
SGD14.05
|
$6.61
₱383.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.30
SGD4.47
|
$1.92
₱111.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.50
SGD6.09
|
$1.82
₱105.73
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.80
SGD2.44
|
$1.33
₱77.34
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.36
SGD1.84
|
$0.64
₱37.10
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.80
SGD2.43
|
$1.14
₱66.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.27
SGD1.71
|
$0.67
₱39.10
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
SGD1.38
|
$0.97
₱56.46
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.04
SGD1.40
|
$1.21
₱70.08
|
|
pay 71.9% less for transportation
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.18
SGD11.08
|
$4.22
₱245.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$90.29
SGD122.19
|
$11.49
₱666.81
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$135,434.68
SGD183,283.75
|
$26,375.77
₱1,530,453.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.48
SGD12.83
|
$2.70
₱156.60
|
|
pay 58.7% less for housing
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$36.16
SGD48.93
|
$29.28
₱1,699.14
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,745.11
SGD3,714.96
|
$242.58
₱14,075.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,988.78
SGD2,691.41
|
$157.31
₱9,128.09
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$121.43
SGD164.34
|
$81.80
₱4,746.73
|
|
pay 83.4% less for childcare
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,189.74
SGD1,610.08
|
$165.07
₱9,578.43
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$27,370.99
SGD37,041.17
|
$5,295.45
₱307,268.26
|
|
pay 68.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.73
SGD9.11
|
$1.23
₱71.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.71
SGD6.37
|
$2.19
₱126.92
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.64
SGD17.11
|
$2.57
₱148.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$105.20
SGD142.37
|
$29.66
₱1,720.82
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.29
SGD15.27
|
$5.28
₱306.38
|
|
pay 43.4% less for clothing
|
Singapore
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.32
SGD89.75
|
$35.44
₱2,056.30
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.36
SGD60.04
|
$22.98
₱1,333.48
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.71
SGD130.87
|
$64.92
₱3,766.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.62
SGD151.06
|
$60.53
₱3,512.26
|
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