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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

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

Apples (1kg)

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

29.24 PLN
11.89 PLN

Banana (1kg)

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

9.94 PLN
6.21 PLN

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

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

78.68 PLN
29.17 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

71.02 PLN
30.98 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

63.45 PLN
17.37 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

74.97 PLN
11.77 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

13.18 PLN
5.17 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

28.37 PLN
7.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

15.03 PLN
7.59 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

98.60 PLN
45.77 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

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

11.60 PLN
7.06 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

19.77 PLN
4.62 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

67.71 PLN
30.85 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

6.27 PLN
6.80 PLN

Onion (1kg)

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

15.82 PLN
10.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

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

22.57 PLN
12.00 PLN

Potato (1kg)

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

14.76 PLN
9.23 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

32.63 PLN
3.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

35.43 PLN
35.24 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

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

25.13 PLN
8.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

9.82 PLN
2.27 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.26 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 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.36 PLN (2.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in the Philippines.

23.12 PLN
9.36 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

13.02 PLN
3.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

31.57 PLN
5.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

47.35 PLN
9.29 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

47.35 PLN
15.49 PLN

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

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

552.40 PLN
92.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

102.59 PLN
20.14 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.06 PLN
1.79 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

3.89 PLN
4.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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

3.66 PLN
4.28 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.84 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

520.83 PLN
41.82 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

11.44 PLN
1.73 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

165.72 PLN
7.90 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

8.56 PLN
0.93 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

19.69 PLN
3.10 PLN

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

78.91 PLN
23.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

622.51 PLN
145.82 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

256.47 PLN
24.40 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.3 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1726 PLN (437.52 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in the Philippines.

16 010 PLN
1 726 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 927.39 PLN (235.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in the Philippines.

10 035 PLN
927.39 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 5981 PLN (1515.85 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in the Philippines.

32 439 PLN
5 981 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2199 PLN (557.42 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

20 623 PLN
2 199 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.54 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12303 PLN (3117.97 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82% lower in the Philippines.

68 479 PLN
12 303 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 8725 PLN (2211.36 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in the Philippines.

48 043 PLN
8 725 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

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

20 302 PLN
1 819 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

409 PLN
113 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
167 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
297 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
704 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
1 058 PLN

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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