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Cost of Living & Prices:
Philippines vs. United States

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

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.45 times less for grocery shopping in the Philippines than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.89 PLN (3.01 USD) in the Philippines and 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in the Philippines.

11.89 PLN
29.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.21 PLN (1.57 USD) in the Philippines and 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the Philippines.

6.21 PLN
9.94 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 29.17 PLN (7.39 USD) in the Philippines and 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in the Philippines.

29.17 PLN
78.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30.98 PLN (7.85 USD) in the Philippines and 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in the Philippines.

30.98 PLN
71.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.37 PLN (4.4 USD) in the Philippines and 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the Philippines.

17.37 PLN
63.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.77 PLN (2.98 USD) in the Philippines and 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in the Philippines.

11.77 PLN
74.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.17 PLN (1.31 USD) in the Philippines and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in the Philippines.

5.17 PLN
13.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.41 PLN (1.88 USD) for 12 eggs in the Philippines and 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in the Philippines.

7.41 PLN
28.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.59 PLN (1.92 USD) in the Philippines and 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Philippines.

7.59 PLN
15.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.77 PLN (11.6 USD) in the Philippines and 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

45.77 PLN
98.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.06 PLN (1.79 USD) in the Philippines and 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the Philippines.

7.06 PLN
11.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.62 PLN (1.17 USD) in the Philippines and 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in the Philippines.

4.62 PLN
19.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.85 PLN (7.82 USD) in the Philippines and 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Philippines.

30.85 PLN
67.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.8 PLN (1.72 USD) in the Philippines and 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

6.80 PLN
6.27 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.68 PLN (2.71 USD) in the Philippines and 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the Philippines.

10.68 PLN
15.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12 PLN (3.04 USD) in the Philippines and 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the Philippines.

12.00 PLN
22.57 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.23 PLN (2.34 USD) in the Philippines and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the Philippines.

9.23 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.64 PLN (0.92 USD) in the Philippines and 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in the Philippines.

3.64 PLN
32.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.24 PLN (8.93 USD) in the Philippines and 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the Philippines.

35.24 PLN
35.43 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.18 PLN (2.07 USD) in the Philippines and 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in the Philippines.

8.18 PLN
25.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.27 PLN (0.58 USD) in the Philippines and 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.27 PLN
9.82 PLN

Restaurant

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.26 times less for meals in restaurants in the Philippines than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.36 PLN (2.37 USD) in the Philippines and 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in the Philippines.

9.36 PLN
23.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.28 PLN (0.83 USD) in the Philippines and 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in the Philippines.

3.28 PLN
13.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.11 PLN (1.3 USD) in the Philippines and 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in the Philippines.

5.11 PLN
31.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.29 PLN (2.36 USD) in the Philippines and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in the Philippines.

9.29 PLN
47.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 15.49 PLN (3.93 USD) in the Philippines and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in the Philippines.

15.49 PLN
47.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.93 PLN (23.55 USD) in the Philippines and 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in the Philippines.

92.93 PLN
552.40 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 20.14 PLN (5.1 USD) in the Philippines and 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in the Philippines.

20.14 PLN
102.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.79 PLN (0.45 USD) in the Philippines and 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in the Philippines.

1.79 PLN
10.06 PLN

Fuel

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in the Philippines than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.08 PLN (1.03 USD) in the Philippines and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

4.08 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.28 PLN (1.09 USD) in the Philippines and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

4.28 PLN
3.66 PLN

LPG 1L

2.84 PLN
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Transportation

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.09 times less for transportation in the Philippines than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 41.82 PLN (10.6 USD) in the Philippines and 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in the Philippines.

41.82 PLN
520.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.73 PLN (0.44 USD) in the Philippines and 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.73 PLN
11.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.9 PLN (2 USD) in the Philippines and 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in the Philippines.

7.90 PLN
165.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.93 PLN (0.24 USD) in the Philippines and 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in the Philippines.

0.93 PLN
8.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.1 PLN (0.79 USD) in the Philippines and 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in the Philippines.

3.10 PLN
19.69 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 23.54 PLN (5.97 USD) in the Philippines and 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in the Philippines.

23.54 PLN
78.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 145.82 PLN (36.96 USD) in the Philippines and 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in the Philippines.

145.82 PLN
622.51 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.4 PLN (6.18 USD) in the Philippines and 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in the Philippines.

24.40 PLN
256.47 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.3 times less for renting an apartment in the Philippines than in the United States.

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 1726 PLN (437.52 USD) in the Philippines and 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in the Philippines.

1 726 PLN
16 010 PLN

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 927.39 PLN (235.04 USD) in the Philippines and 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in the Philippines.

927.39 PLN
10 035 PLN

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 5981 PLN (1515.85 USD) in the Philippines and 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in the Philippines.

5 981 PLN
32 439 PLN

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 2199 PLN (557.42 USD) in the Philippines and 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

2 199 PLN
20 623 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.54 times less for buying an apartment in the Philippines than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12303 PLN (3117.97 USD) in the Philippines and 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in the Philippines.

12 303 PLN
68 479 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8725 PLN (2211.36 USD) in the Philippines and 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in the Philippines.

8 725 PLN
48 043 PLN

Salary

PLNPHPEURUSD

Philippines vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Philippines is 11.16 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1819 PLN (461.09 USD) in the Philippines and 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91% lower in the Philippines.

1 819 PLN
20 302 PLN

Hotels

PLNPHPEURUSD

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

One star

113 PLN
409 PLN

Two stars

167 PLN
577 PLN

Three stars

297 PLN
770 PLN

Four stars

704 PLN
996 PLN

Five stars

1 058 PLN
2 371 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Philippines: 20 cities, 1143 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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