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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

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Grocery

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United States vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.24 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the Philippines.

6.34 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.16 EUR
1.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.07 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.14 EUR (8.34 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in the Philippines.

17.07 EUR
7.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.58 EUR (8.86 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in the Philippines.

15.41 EUR
7.58 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.25 EUR (4.97 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in the Philippines.

13.77 EUR
4.25 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.26 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in the Philippines.

16.26 EUR
2.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.86 EUR
1.27 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in the Philippines.

6.15 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.26 EUR
1.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.39 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 9.93 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

21.39 EUR
9.93 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the Philippines.

2.52 EUR
1.73 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in the Philippines.

4.29 EUR
1.13 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.55 EUR (8.82 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in the Philippines.

14.69 EUR
7.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.61 EUR (3.05 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.43 EUR
2.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 40% lower in the Philippines.

4.90 EUR
2.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the Philippines.

3.20 EUR
2.26 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in the Philippines.

7.08 EUR
0.89 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.69 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 7.64 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the Philippines.

7.69 EUR
7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the Philippines.

5.45 EUR
2.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.13 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.66 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Philippines.

5.02 EUR
2.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in the Philippines.

2.82 EUR
0.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in the Philippines.

6.85 EUR
1.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.66 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in the Philippines.

10.27 EUR
2.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.79 EUR (4.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the Philippines.

10.27 EUR
3.79 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.85 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 22.74 EUR (26.57 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81% lower in the Philippines.

119.85 EUR
22.74 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.26 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.93 EUR (5.76 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in the Philippines.

22.26 EUR
4.93 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in the Philippines.

2.18 EUR
0.44 EUR

Fuel

EURPHPUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.93 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.62 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.61 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 10.23 EUR (11.96 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in the Philippines.

113.00 EUR
10.23 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.5 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.48 EUR
0.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.95 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in the Philippines.

35.95 EUR
1.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in the Philippines.

1.86 EUR
0.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in the Philippines.

4.27 EUR
0.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.76 EUR (6.73 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in the Philippines.

17.12 EUR
5.76 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.06 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 35.69 EUR (41.69 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in the Philippines.

135.06 EUR
35.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.64 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 5.97 EUR (6.97 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

55.64 EUR
5.97 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.47 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than 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 3474 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 422.47 EUR (493.51 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in the Philippines.

3 474 EUR
422.47 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 2177 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 226.96 EUR (265.12 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in the Philippines.

2 177 EUR
226.96 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 7038 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1464 EUR (1709.87 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in the Philippines.

7 038 EUR
1 464 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 4474 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 538.25 EUR (628.77 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88% lower in the Philippines.

4 474 EUR
538.25 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.91 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than 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 14857 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3011 EUR (3517.05 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in the Philippines.

14 857 EUR
3 011 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 10423 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2135 EUR (2494.41 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in the Philippines.

10 423 EUR
2 135 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.89 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4405 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 445.24 EUR (520.11 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 89.9% lower in the Philippines.

4 405 EUR
445.24 EUR

Hotels

EURPHPUSD

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

One star

88.8 EUR
24.5 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
36.3 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
64.5 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
153 EUR

Five stars

514 EUR
230 EUR

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

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