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Cost of Living & Prices:
Philippines vs. United States

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Grocery

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Philippines vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.31 times less for grocery shopping in the Philippines than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.82 EUR (3.26 USD) in the Philippines and 6.41 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in the Philippines.

2.82 EUR
6.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in the Philippines and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.47 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.92 EUR (8 USD) in the Philippines and 17.25 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the Philippines.

6.92 EUR
17.25 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.35 EUR (8.5 USD) in the Philippines and 15.57 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in the Philippines.

7.35 EUR
15.57 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.12 EUR (4.77 USD) in the Philippines and 13.91 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in the Philippines.

4.12 EUR
13.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in the Philippines and 16.43 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in the Philippines.

2.79 EUR
16.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.23 EUR (1.42 USD) in the Philippines and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.23 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.03 USD) for 12 eggs in the Philippines and 6.22 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in the Philippines.

1.76 EUR
6.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.8 EUR (2.08 USD) in the Philippines and 3.3 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.80 EUR
3.30 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.03 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines and 21.62 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

10.03 EUR
21.62 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.68 EUR (1.94 USD) in the Philippines and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.68 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in the Philippines and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.10 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.32 EUR (8.46 USD) in the Philippines and 14.84 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in the Philippines.

7.32 EUR
14.84 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in the Philippines and 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
1.38 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 EUR (2.93 USD) in the Philippines and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.53 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.85 EUR (3.29 USD) in the Philippines and 4.95 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in the Philippines.

2.85 EUR
4.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.19 EUR (2.53 USD) in the Philippines and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.19 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in the Philippines and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in the Philippines.

0.86 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.72 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines and 7.77 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the Philippines.

7.72 EUR
7.77 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.94 EUR (2.24 USD) in the Philippines and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the Philippines.

1.94 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in the Philippines and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in the Philippines.

0.54 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Philippines vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.86 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 2.22 EUR (2.57 USD) in the Philippines and 5.07 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.22 EUR
5.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in the Philippines and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the Philippines.

0.78 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in the Philippines and 6.92 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.21 EUR
6.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.21 EUR (2.55 USD) in the Philippines and 10.38 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.21 EUR
10.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.68 EUR (4.25 USD) in the Philippines and 10.38 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in the Philippines.

3.68 EUR
10.38 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 22.06 EUR (25.5 USD) in the Philippines and 121.1 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in the Philippines.

22.06 EUR
121.10 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.78 EUR (5.53 USD) in the Philippines and 22.49 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in the Philippines.

4.78 EUR
22.49 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in the Philippines and 2.21 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in the Philippines.

0.42 EUR
2.21 EUR

Fuel

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Philippines vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in the Philippines than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

0.90 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Philippines and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.62 EUR
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Transportation

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.09 times less for transportation in the Philippines than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 9.93 EUR (11.48 USD) in the Philippines and 114.18 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in the Philippines.

9.93 EUR
114.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in the Philippines and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in the Philippines.

0.41 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the Philippines and 36.33 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.87 EUR
36.33 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.22 EUR (0.26 USD) in the Philippines and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in the Philippines.

0.22 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in the Philippines and 4.32 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in the Philippines.

0.74 EUR
4.32 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 5.59 EUR (6.46 USD) in the Philippines and 17.3 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in the Philippines.

5.59 EUR
17.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.61 EUR (40.01 USD) in the Philippines and 136.47 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in the Philippines.

34.61 EUR
136.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.79 EUR (6.69 USD) in the Philippines and 56.22 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in the Philippines.

5.79 EUR
56.22 EUR

Flats for rent

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.74 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 409.75 EUR (473.71 USD) in the Philippines and 3510 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in the Philippines.

409.75 EUR
3 510 EUR

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 220.12 EUR (254.48 USD) in the Philippines and 2200 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in the Philippines.

220.12 EUR
2 200 EUR

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 1420 EUR (1641.25 USD) in the Philippines and 7111 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in the Philippines.

1 420 EUR
7 111 EUR

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 522.04 EUR (603.53 USD) in the Philippines and 4521 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in the Philippines.

522.04 EUR
4 521 EUR

Flats for sale

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.12 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 2920 EUR (3375.91 USD) in the Philippines and 15012 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in the Philippines.

2 920 EUR
15 012 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2071 EUR (2394.3 USD) in the Philippines and 10532 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in the Philippines.

2 071 EUR
10 532 EUR

Salary

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Philippines vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Philippines is 10.31 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 431.83 EUR (499.24 USD) in the Philippines and 4451 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.3% lower in the Philippines.

431.83 EUR
4 451 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDPHP

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

One star

24.8 EUR
89.7 EUR

Two stars

36.7 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

65.2 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

154 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

232 EUR
520 EUR

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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