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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 2.51 times less for grocery shopping in the Philippines than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the Philippines and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.57 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.32 EUR (1.43 USD) in the Philippines and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in the Philippines.

1.32 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.36 EUR (6.92 USD) in the Philippines and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in the Philippines.

6.36 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.01 EUR (8.72 USD) in the Philippines and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the Philippines.

8.01 EUR
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.07 EUR (4.42 USD) in the Philippines and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in the Philippines.

4.07 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.32 EUR (2.53 USD) in the Philippines and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.32 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in the Philippines and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in the Philippines.

1.07 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.65 EUR (1.8 USD) for 12 eggs in the Philippines and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in the Philippines.

1.65 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.58 EUR (1.72 USD) in the Philippines and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the Philippines.

1.58 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.67 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines and 22.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

10.67 EUR
22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.24 EUR (1.35 USD) in the Philippines and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the Philippines.

1.24 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the Philippines and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in the Philippines.

1.15 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.99 EUR (6.51 USD) in the Philippines and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in the Philippines.

5.99 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in the Philippines and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the United States.

1.52 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.86 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Philippines and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the Philippines.

1.86 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.69 EUR (2.93 USD) in the Philippines and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.69 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.73 EUR (1.89 USD) in the Philippines and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in the Philippines.

1.73 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in the Philippines and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

0.81 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.21 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines and 8.26 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the Philippines.

8.21 EUR
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in the Philippines and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.30 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in the Philippines and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in the Philippines.

0.59 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Philippines vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.83 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 2.71 EUR (2.95 USD) in the Philippines and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the Philippines.

2.71 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (0.98 USD) in the Philippines and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in the Philippines.

0.90 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.22 EUR (1.32 USD) in the Philippines and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in the Philippines.

1.22 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Philippines and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in the Philippines.

1.92 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.21 EUR (3.49 USD) in the Philippines and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.21 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.64 EUR (27.89 USD) in the Philippines and 91.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in the Philippines.

25.64 EUR
91.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.61 EUR (3.92 USD) in the Philippines and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in the Philippines.

3.61 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.42 EUR (0.45 USD) in the Philippines and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in the Philippines.

0.42 EUR
2.02 EUR

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 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the Philippines and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the Philippines.

0.85 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.97 EUR (1.06 USD) in the Philippines and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the United States.

0.97 EUR
0.84 EUR

LPG 1L

0.67 EUR
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Transportation

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.96 times less for transportation in the Philippines than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.85 EUR (11.8 USD) in the Philippines and 118.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in the Philippines.

10.85 EUR
118.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.48 EUR (0.52 USD) in the Philippines and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in the Philippines.

0.48 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.92 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Philippines and 27.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in the Philippines.

1.92 EUR
27.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.22 EUR (0.24 USD) in the Philippines and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in the Philippines.

0.22 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in the Philippines and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in the Philippines.

0.64 EUR
4.14 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 5.45 EUR (5.93 USD) in the Philippines and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in the Philippines.

5.45 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.41 EUR (49.39 USD) in the Philippines and 90.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the Philippines.

45.41 EUR
90.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.27 EUR (5.73 USD) in the Philippines and 34.94 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in the Philippines.

5.27 EUR
34.94 EUR

Flats for rent

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.31 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 493.51 EUR (536.71 USD) in the Philippines and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in the Philippines.

493.51 EUR
3 495 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 251.99 EUR (274.05 USD) in the Philippines and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in the Philippines.

251.99 EUR
2 189 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 1539 EUR (1673.36 USD) in the Philippines and 6523 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in the Philippines.

1 539 EUR
6 523 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 727.25 EUR (790.93 USD) in the Philippines and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in the Philippines.

727.25 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

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Philippines vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.33 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 4030 EUR (4382.62 USD) in the Philippines and 13129 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in the Philippines.

4 030 EUR
13 129 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 2480 EUR (2697.43 USD) in the Philippines and 8529 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the Philippines.

2 480 EUR
8 529 EUR

Salary

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Philippines vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Philippines is 14.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 381.8 EUR (415.22 USD) in the Philippines and 5514 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.1% lower in the Philippines.

381.80 EUR
5 514 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

26.3 EUR
95.4 EUR

Two stars

39 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

69.3 EUR
179 EUR

Four stars

164 EUR
232 EUR

Five stars

247 EUR
553 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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