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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Philippines

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.39 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3 USD in Mexico and 3.27 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Mexico.

3.00 USD
3.27 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 USD in Mexico and 1.71 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the Philippines.

1.84 USD
1.71 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.99 USD in Mexico and 8.03 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 33% lower in the Philippines.

11.99 USD
8.03 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.86 USD in Mexico and 8.53 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the Philippines.

10.86 USD
8.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.62 USD in Mexico and 4.78 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in the Philippines.

8.62 USD
4.78 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.34 USD in Mexico and 3.24 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the Philippines.

4.34 USD
3.24 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.73 USD in Mexico and 1.42 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.73 USD
1.42 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.62 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.04 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.62 USD
2.04 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 USD in Mexico and 2.09 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in the Philippines.

3.64 USD
2.09 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.98 USD in Mexico and 11.6 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the Philippines.

23.98 USD
11.60 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.41 USD in Mexico and 1.95 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

1.41 USD
1.95 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.71 USD in Mexico and 1.27 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.71 USD
1.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.08 USD in Mexico and 8.5 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the Philippines.

10.08 USD
8.50 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.71 USD in Mexico and 1.87 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Mexico.

1.71 USD
1.87 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.31 USD in Mexico and 2.94 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Mexico.

2.31 USD
2.94 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.18 USD in Mexico and 3.3 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Mexico.

2.18 USD
3.30 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.19 USD in Mexico and 2.54 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Mexico.

2.19 USD
2.54 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.99 USD in Mexico and 1 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the Philippines.

1.99 USD
1.00 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.06 USD in Mexico and 8.93 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the Philippines.

13.06 USD
8.93 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.07 USD in Mexico and 2.25 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 8% lower in Mexico.

2.07 USD
2.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.13 USD in Mexico and 0.62 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the Philippines.

1.13 USD
0.62 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.13 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.82 USD in Mexico and 2.58 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the Philippines.

3.82 USD
2.58 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.77 USD in Mexico and 0.9 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in the Philippines.

1.77 USD
0.90 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.26 USD in Mexico and 1.41 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in the Philippines.

3.26 USD
1.41 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.89 USD in Mexico and 2.56 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the Philippines.

4.89 USD
2.56 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.77 USD in Mexico and 4.27 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in the Philippines.

9.77 USD
4.27 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 54.29 USD in Mexico and 25.6 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in the Philippines.

54.29 USD
25.60 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.57 USD in Mexico and 5.55 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in the Philippines.

13.57 USD
5.55 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.18 USD in Mexico and 0.49 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.18 USD
0.49 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Philippines - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.3 times more for fuel in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.03 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.39 USD
1.03 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.09 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.36 USD
1.09 USD

LPG 1L

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0.72 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.78 times more for transportation in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.54 USD in Mexico and 11.52 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 41% lower in the Philippines.

19.54 USD
11.52 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.38 USD in Mexico and 0.48 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Mexico.

0.38 USD
0.48 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.48 USD in Mexico and 2.18 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in the Philippines.

5.48 USD
2.18 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 USD in Mexico and 0.26 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the Philippines.

0.46 USD
0.26 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.36 USD in Mexico and 0.85 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.36 USD
0.85 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Philippines - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.51 USD in Mexico and 6.48 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the Philippines.

6.51 USD
6.48 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 59.04 USD in Mexico and 40.17 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 32% lower in the Philippines.

59.04 USD
40.17 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.82 USD in Mexico and 6.72 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 74% lower in the Philippines.

25.82 USD
6.72 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.8 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1061 USD in Mexico and 475.5 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in the Philippines.

1 061 USD
475.50 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 672.15 USD in Mexico and 255.45 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 62% lower in the Philippines.

672.15 USD
255.45 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2284 USD in Mexico and 1647 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the Philippines.

2 284 USD
1 647 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1340 USD in Mexico and 605.82 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in the Philippines.

1 340 USD
605.82 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.05 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in the Philippines.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3607 USD in Mexico and 3389 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 6% lower in the Philippines.

3 607 USD
3 389 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2498 USD in Mexico and 2403 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the Philippines.

2 498 USD
2 403 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.82 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 910.4 USD in Mexico and 501.13 USD in the Philippines. The average salary is 45% lower in the Philippines.

910.40 USD
501.13 USD

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Philippines - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

23.8 USD
28.6 USD

Two stars

96.6 USD
42.4 USD

Three stars

140 USD
75.3 USD

Four stars

293 USD
178 USD

Five stars

801 USD
268 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Philippines: 20 cities, 1143 hotels

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