Cost of Living & Prices:
Philippines vs. United States

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.66 USD in the Philippines and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in the Philippines.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.45 USD in the Philippines and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in the Philippines.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.39 USD in the Philippines and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in the Philippines.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.71 USD in the Philippines and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.03 USD in the Philippines and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 11.86 USD in the Philippines and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.24 USD in the Philippines and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.88 USD in the Philippines and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in the Philippines.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.68 USD in the Philippines and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in the Philippines.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.92 USD in the Philippines and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower 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 489.62 USD in the Philippines and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in the Philippines.

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 1696 USD in the Philippines and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower 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 3489 USD in the Philippines and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 516.01 USD in the Philippines and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 90% lower in the Philippines.