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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

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Grocery

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 26.8 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.3 PLN (3.4 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the Philippines.

26.80 PLN
12.30 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.11 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.43 PLN (1.78 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the Philippines.

9.11 PLN
6.43 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.11 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 30.18 PLN (8.35 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in the Philippines.

72.11 PLN
30.18 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.1 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 32.05 PLN (8.86 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in the Philippines.

65.10 PLN
32.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.15 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.97 PLN (4.97 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in the Philippines.

58.15 PLN
17.97 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.71 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 12.18 PLN (3.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in the Philippines.

68.71 PLN
12.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.08 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.35 PLN (1.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in the Philippines.

12.08 PLN
5.35 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.67 PLN (2.12 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in the Philippines.

26.00 PLN
7.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.78 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.86 PLN (2.17 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 43% lower in the Philippines.

13.78 PLN
7.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.37 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 41.95 PLN (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

90.37 PLN
41.95 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.63 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 7.31 PLN (2.02 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the Philippines.

10.63 PLN
7.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.79 PLN (1.32 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in the Philippines.

18.12 PLN
4.79 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.06 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 31.92 PLN (8.83 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in the Philippines.

62.06 PLN
31.92 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.75 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.04 PLN (1.95 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

5.75 PLN
7.04 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.5 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 11.05 PLN (3.05 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the Philippines.

14.50 PLN
11.05 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.69 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.41 PLN (3.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 40% lower in the Philippines.

20.69 PLN
12.41 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.53 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 9.55 PLN (2.64 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in the Philippines.

13.53 PLN
9.55 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.91 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.77 PLN (1.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in the Philippines.

29.91 PLN
3.77 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.48 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 32.29 PLN (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the Philippines.

32.48 PLN
32.29 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.04 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 8.46 PLN (2.34 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in the Philippines.

23.04 PLN
8.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.35 PLN (0.65 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in the Philippines.

9.00 PLN
2.35 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 21.19 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.69 PLN (2.68 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the Philippines.

21.19 PLN
9.69 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.93 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.39 PLN (0.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in the Philippines.

11.93 PLN
3.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.93 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.29 PLN (1.46 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in the Philippines.

28.93 PLN
5.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.4 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 9.62 PLN (2.66 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in the Philippines.

43.40 PLN
9.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.4 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 16.03 PLN (4.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the Philippines.

43.40 PLN
16.03 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 506.3 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 96.16 PLN (26.59 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 81% lower in the Philippines.

506.30 PLN
96.16 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.03 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 20.83 PLN (5.76 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in the Philippines.

94.03 PLN
20.83 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.85 PLN (0.51 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in the Philippines.

9.22 PLN
1.85 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.74 PLN (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
3.74 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.92 PLN (1.09 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in the United States.

3.36 PLN
3.92 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.61 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDPHPEUR

United States vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.6 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 477.37 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 43.27 PLN (11.96 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in the Philippines.

477.37 PLN
43.27 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.49 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.79 PLN (0.5 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in the Philippines.

10.49 PLN
1.79 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.89 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in the Philippines.

151.89 PLN
8.17 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.96 PLN (0.27 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in the Philippines.

7.85 PLN
0.96 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.05 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.21 PLN (0.89 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in the Philippines.

18.05 PLN
3.21 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 72.33 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.36 PLN (6.74 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in the Philippines.

72.33 PLN
24.36 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 570.56 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 150.88 PLN (41.72 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in the Philippines.

570.56 PLN
150.88 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.07 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 25.24 PLN (6.98 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in the Philippines.

235.07 PLN
25.24 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 14674 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1786 PLN (493.9 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in the Philippines.

14 674 PLN
1 786 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 9197 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 959.55 PLN (265.33 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in the Philippines.

9 197 PLN
959.55 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 29732 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 6189 PLN (1711.22 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in the Philippines.

29 732 PLN
6 189 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 18902 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2276 PLN (629.26 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88% lower in the Philippines.

18 902 PLN
2 276 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 62764 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12729 PLN (3519.83 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in the Philippines.

62 764 PLN
12 729 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 44034 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 9028 PLN (2496.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in the Philippines.

44 034 PLN
9 028 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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 18607 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1882 PLN (520.52 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 89.9% lower in the Philippines.

18 607 PLN
1 882 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDPHPEUR

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

One star

375 PLN
104 PLN

Two stars

529 PLN
153 PLN

Three stars

706 PLN
272 PLN

Four stars

913 PLN
645 PLN

Five stars

2 174 PLN
970 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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