Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in the Philippines.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.89 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in the Philippines.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.34 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.65 EUR (4.23 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in the Philippines.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.41 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.74 EUR (5.5 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.77 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 9.85 EUR (11.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.2 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83% lower in the Philippines.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.24 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.54 EUR (6.43 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the Philippines.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.02 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 5.75 EUR (6.67 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 89.7% lower 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 3497 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 406.58 EUR (471.74 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in the Philippines.

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 7086 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1409 EUR (1634.44 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.1% lower 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 14958 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2898 EUR (3361.91 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4435 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 428.49 EUR (497.17 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 90.3% lower in the Philippines.