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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

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Philippines vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.55 times less for grocery shopping in the Philippines than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.73 USD in the Philippines and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the Philippines.

2.73 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.4 USD in the Philippines and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.40 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.74 USD in the Philippines and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the Philippines.

6.74 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

8.50 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.31 USD in the Philippines and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in the Philippines.

4.31 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.46 USD in the Philippines and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.46 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.13 USD in the Philippines and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the Philippines.

1.13 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.75 USD for 12 eggs in the Philippines and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the Philippines.

1.75 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.68 USD in the Philippines and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in the Philippines.

1.68 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

11.60 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.32 USD in the Philippines and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.32 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.22 USD in the Philippines and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.22 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.35 USD in the Philippines and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in the Philippines.

6.35 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.61 USD in the Philippines and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United States.

1.61 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.97 USD in the Philippines and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.97 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.85 USD in the Philippines and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in the Philippines.

2.85 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.84 USD in the Philippines and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in the Philippines.

1.84 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.86 USD in the Philippines and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in the Philippines.

0.86 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.93 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.38 USD in the Philippines and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.38 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 USD in the Philippines and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in the Philippines.

0.62 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Philippines vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.93 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 2.87 USD in the Philippines and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in the Philippines.

2.87 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.95 USD in the Philippines and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in the Philippines.

0.95 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.29 USD in the Philippines and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.29 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.04 USD in the Philippines and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.04 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.4 USD in the Philippines and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in the Philippines.

3.40 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 27.19 USD in the Philippines and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in the Philippines.

27.19 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.82 USD in the Philippines and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in the Philippines.

3.82 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.44 USD in the Philippines and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in the Philippines.

0.44 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Philippines vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times more for fuel in the Philippines than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.92 USD in the Philippines and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the Philippines.

0.92 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.06 USD in the Philippines and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United States.

1.06 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.73 USD
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Transportation

USDPHPEUR

Philippines vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.24 times less for transportation in the Philippines than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 11.5 USD in the Philippines and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in the Philippines.

11.50 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.51 USD in the Philippines and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in the Philippines.

0.51 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.04 USD in the Philippines and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.04 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.23 USD in the Philippines and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in the Philippines.

0.23 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.68 USD in the Philippines and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in the Philippines.

0.68 USD
4.50 USD

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 5.78 USD in the Philippines and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the Philippines.

5.78 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.15 USD in the Philippines and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in the Philippines.

48.15 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.59 USD in the Philippines and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in the Philippines.

5.59 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.44 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 523.26 USD in the Philippines and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in the Philippines.

523.26 USD
3 800 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 267.18 USD in the Philippines and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in the Philippines.

267.18 USD
2 380 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 1631 USD in the Philippines and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in the Philippines.

1 631 USD
7 094 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 771.1 USD in the Philippines and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in the Philippines.

771.10 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.41 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 4273 USD in the Philippines and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the Philippines.

4 273 USD
14 278 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 2630 USD in the Philippines and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in the Philippines.

2 630 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Philippines vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Philippines is 14.81 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 404.81 USD in the Philippines and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 93.2% lower in the Philippines.

404.81 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

USDPHPEUR

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

One star

28.6 USD
104 USD

Two stars

42.4 USD
146 USD

Three stars

75.3 USD
195 USD

Four stars

178 USD
252 USD

Five stars

268 USD
601 USD

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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